Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - Columbus, Ohio

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Location: Columbus, Ohio

Work Schedule & Requirements

• No Return to Office (RTO) from 2/22 to 2/28
• Weekends required
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Day Shift)
• Floating between campuses may be required
• Patient ratio: Not applicable
• Equipment used: GE Ventilators

Certifications & Licenses

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification preferred
• High School Diploma and College Diploma or official transcripts required (Respiratory Therapy program)
• State License verification required within 30 days of start
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required (AHA only)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification may be required depending on unit
• Other certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification) – verify per unit specifics

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 3 years typical for specialty unless otherwise specified
• Prior travel experience preferred (not strictly required)

Background & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Education accreditation verification required immediately after contract signing
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending
• Confidential Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Ethics and Compliance policies must be reviewed and acknowledged annually

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations required:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and Rubella
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption allowed with documentation)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (new travelers cannot start with pending drug screen)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended; proof of primary vaccination collected if available

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required; at least one must be from a manager/director or formal leadership
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Unit-specific competency exams required, including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency exams for RNs
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required annually
• Dress code and hand hygiene policy acknowledgment required
• Proof of fingerprint completion required for subcontractors

Notes

• Floating between campuses may be required, so flexibility is important
• Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory
• Candidates must be prepared for weekend shifts and 12-hour day shifts
• Compliance with all background checks, certifications, and health requirements is mandatory for assignment start and continuation

This position offers an opportunity to work in a reputable healthcare setting with a focus on respiratory and neuro diagnostics, requiring strong clinical skills, certifications, and compliance with rigorous health and safety standards.