Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Neuro Diagnostics
Cleveland, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (Travel/Contract)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Position Details

• Accepting CRT or RRT credentials
• Must have 2 years of experience in the specialty (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)
• Must hold an Ohio RRT license at time of submission
• NBRC certification and AHA BLS certification required and must be in hand at time of submission
• Work schedule includes weekends as needed; may float to other facilities within the system
• Contract duration: 12 weeks

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Ohio RRT License (mandatory)
• NBRC Certification (CRT or RRT candidates)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only; AHA RQI certs acceptable but non-RQI preferred
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for RRT working in Emergency Department
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Required for RRT-NICU
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Required for RRT-NICU

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID required on assignment
• Criminal background check (FCRA compliant 7-year search) required prior to start; must be updated if break in service exceeds 2 months
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Transcript/Diploma verification required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start; must be completed ASAP (results can take up to 30 days)
• HIPAA Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgement (updated annually)
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start; updated annually
• I9/E-Verify attestation required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming ability to safely perform job functions
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start; must be updated annually (specific approved mask models required)
• Negative 2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold TB test/T-Spot within 6 months of start; renewed annually

  • For past positive TB tests, chest x-ray clearance and annual TB symptom assessment required
• TB questionnaire if history of past positive TB
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel + Nicotine (Cotinine) drug screen within 12 months of start; updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 31 - Mar 31); no declinations accepted

Experience & Work History

• Minimum 2 years of clinical practice in an acute care setting in a similar specialty area
• Complete 3 years of prior work history in application
• Two recent satisfactory pre-employment references required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required; updated annually

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete online training modules prior to start (approximately 4-5 hours)
• Badge pickup from facility required prior to start after completing modules
• Fingerprinting onsite at badge pickup or onboarding for certain specialties (e.g., RRT-NICU)
• All work history, including any previous positions within the system, must be included in the candidate profile
• Scheduling and time-off requests must be communicated during submission and interview

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

This opportunity is ideal for respiratory therapists with at least 2 years of experience, holding an Ohio RRT license, and ready to work a 12-week travel contract in Cleveland, Ohio.