Adult Critical Care Respiratory Therapist
Greenville, SC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Greenville, South Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Required to float to other units or campuses as needed, limited to qualified areas with documented competencies
• Patient Population: Adults/Geriatrics

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Additional Experience: Must have Trauma Level 1 experience
• EPIC Charting: Minimum 1 year of EPIC experience required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted

Licensure & Certifications

• Licensure: Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license for South Carolina required (no pending licenses accepted)
• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)

Required Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in Adult Critical Care work settings
• Skilled in:

  • Extubation
  • Nasal airway placement
  • Suctioning (oral and airway)
  • Pulmonary hygiene
  • Sputum specimen collection
  • Tracheostomy care
• Experienced with administration of respiratory medications including albuterol, Atrovent, combivent, flovent, inhaled steroids, ispurel, lidocaine, perforomist, pulmicort, racemic epinephrine, spiriva, terbutaline sulfate, tobramycin, xopenex
• Competent in delivering medication via aerosol setup mask, aerosol setup trach, Medihaler, Metered Dose inhaler
• Experience with handheld, T-piece, and trach collar nebulizers
• Skilled in high flow nasal cannula and trach collar oxygen therapy
• Experience with BiPaP, CPAP, troubleshooting high pressure alarms, and weaning from mechanical ventilation

Scheduling & Policies

• Call Off Policy: Facility allows 1 call off shift per 2 weeks
• RTO, Block & Special Scheduling Requests: Must be submitted with application and approved by facility at booking

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year background check within 12 months of start required
  • Includes SS trace, aliases, all states/counties lived/worked in last 7 years
  • Federal and international searches as applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter
  • Fingerprinting required if applicable (e.g., if lived/worked in WV in last 7 years)
• Education Verification: Highest level of education required; diplomas not accepted as placeholders
• Drug Testing: 5-panel drug screen within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
  • Immunizations and titers including:

    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years if working in high-risk areas)
    • Negative TB test (True 2-step PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or Tspot within 90 days)
    • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
    • Hepatitis B: Vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
    • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines
    • Seasonal Flu Vaccine or approved exemption required (not required for 100% remote)
• Fit Mask: Respirator fit test completed onsite during orientation
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with specific background and lighting requirements

Training & Testing Requirements

• Online Modules: Must be completed within 72 hours of assignment; required for clearance to start
• Pass/Fail Testing: Medication and Arrhythmia tests required for RNs and certain techs; two attempts allowed with 84% passing score
• Competency Exams: Annual completion required, including medication/pharmacology competency
• Core Training: Annual Core Parts I, II, and III training required, covering universal precautions, cultural diversity, pain management, OSHA, TJC National Patient Safety Goals, and more
• Additional Certifications (if applicable):

  • PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, CPI, MAB, NIH Stroke Certification, STABLE, and others depending on unit and role

Additional Notes

• Accepts First-Time Travelers: Yes
• Locals Accepted: Yes, subject to radius rule
• Floating Policy: Must be signed and renewed annually
• Orientation: 16 hours non-billable orientation onsite after completion of online modules
• Documentation: All required documents must be current and verifiable prior to start

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level 1 Trauma facility with a focus on adult critical care respiratory therapy in a travel contract role. Candidates must be prepared to meet comprehensive compliance, certification, and training requirements to ensure readiness for assignment.