Respiratory Therapist, Neuro Diagnostics
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

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

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Schedule: 3x12 shifts, 0700-1930, every other weekend required
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Position Details

• Role: Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT accepted)
• Licensure: State license required
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Please review unit details
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)
• Additional Requirements:

  • No call or float requirement
  • Locals within 60 miles accepted at a lower rate

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 90 days, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
  • SSN Trace, Federal, Statewide, County searches as applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to start and monthly thereafter
• Health Requirements:

  • Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within the past year (with follow-up if history of positive TB)
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
  • Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana), updated annually
  • N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)
• References: Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Work History: Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education, employment, licenses, and contact information

Competency & Training Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (must score 80% or higher within 3 years)
• Color Blind Testing (online or in-person)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (for applicable units) with specific scoring requirements and remediation process
• Facility-specific orientation and safety manual acknowledgment (annual)
• Completion of facility modules (SITELS) prior to hire date

Notes

• This position accepts both RRT and CRT credentials.
• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are welcome.
• Every other weekend work is required; no call or float duties.
• Locals within 60 miles may be eligible for different pay rates.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel respiratory therapy position.