Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Wichita Falls, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - Travel/Contract

Location: Wichita Falls, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Experience:

  • Level III NICU experience required
  • Pediatric/nursery experience preferred
  • Basic critical care experience preferred
  • CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) accepted
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
  • BLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
  • PALS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) as applicable
  • CHEMO, TNCC, ENPC, NIH Stroke Certification as applicable
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) as applicable
• Systems: Epic experience strongly preferred
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Within 1 year of start, including SS Trace, County searches (7 years), Nationwide, Sex Offender
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Licenses & Verifications:

  • State License verification within 30 days of start
  • NURSYS verification for RN, LPN/LVN, AP within 30 days of start
  • Tech Certification verification within 30 days of start
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing)
  • Immunizations and titers:

    • TDAP (within 10 years)
    • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD or equivalent within 1 year)
    • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer; exemptions apply)
    • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
    • Varicella (2 vaccines, positive titer, or history)
  • Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year (instant acceptable)
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (10/1-5/31) or facility-specific exemption
  • COVID vaccination documentation required
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
  • Other competency exams as applicable
• Orientation & Facility Specific:

  • Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual update)
  • Facility-specific forms and acknowledgments required prior to start
• References: Two references required within 3 years of start
• Employment Application: Resume/application required
• Skills Checklist: Required, updated annually

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract position in Wichita Falls, Texas, for a Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics specialist with Level III NICU experience. Candidates should have pediatric or nursery experience and basic critical care skills. Epic system experience is strongly preferred. Multiple certifications and health requirements must be met prior to start, along with background checks and competency exams. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.