Neonatal Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Richmond, VA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - Richmond, Virginia

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Facility: Large 600+ bed hospital recognized for excellence in nursing, technology, and infection prevention.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1 year or more based on specialty norms.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (unit accepts first-time travelers).

Certifications & Licenses Required

• State License: Permanent VA state license required (temporary RN licenses not accepted). Not required for EEG Tech or Cath Lab Tech.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA only
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA only
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA only (if applicable)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) (if applicable)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) (if applicable)
• Tech Certification Verification:

  • Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST) - NCCT accepted
  • EEG Techs - National certifications not required but clinical experience is required
  • MRI Tech - ARRT required (AMRIT not accepted)
  • Sonography Unit - ARRT(S), RDMS, RDCS, CCI, or RVT accepted
• NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
• NURSYS Verification (for RNs)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 60 days of start, including all states lived/worked in past 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Education verification or proof of diploma from accredited program.
• Fingerprinting: Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check required for certain units and candidates; results can pend but proof of submission must be on file.
• Virginia Central Registry (CPS) Search and results required for specific units and candidates; can start with results pending if proof of submission is on file.
• References: 2 required.
• Complete application/resume required.
• Skills checklist required and must be updated annually.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (vaccine or declination)
  • Negative TB test (Q-gold/T-spot within 30 days of start or two PPDs)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella titers with booster if low titer
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella titers with booster if low titer
• Drug testing within 60 days of start (9-panel minimum, instant screens not accepted).
• Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for the 2025-26 season.
• HIPAA and confidentiality agreements required.

Competency & Orientation

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required as applicable.
• Color blindness testing required.
• Abuse reporting competency required (covering physical/sexual abuse, domestic violence, neglect/exploitation).
• Orientation includes exams/tests such as Pharmacology, Point of Care Testing, Airborne Precaution Mask Fitting, and Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT) for certain units.
• Completion of assigned learning modules (~6 hours) during orientation week.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service.
• Proof of primary residence must match compact licensure.
• No onsite certification renewals; renewals must be scheduled prior to contract start.
• Candidates can start with some background or fingerprinting results pending if proof of submission is on file.
• Mask (cloth acceptable), non-wireless headphones, and a laptop or cell phone are recommended to bring.

This position is suitable for healthcare professionals seeking a travel contract in a highly regarded hospital system with strong support for first-time travelers.