Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal ICU
Conyers, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - Travel/Contract

Location: Conyers, Georgia
Contract Length: 12 weeks (interpreted from contract_length value)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Unit Details

• CRT not accepted.
• Respiratory Care Services include evaluation and treatment of cardiopulmonary function and impairments.
• Respiratory Care Practitioners attend all high-risk C-sections and deliveries to manage neonate airways per Neonatal Protocol.
• Responsible for airway management and ventilatory support during resuscitations.
• Ventilatory care provided in Emergency Department, ICU/CCU, PACU, and Level III nursery.
• All care under supervision of a licensed physician.
• Patient care decisions based on assessment data and diagnostic analysis.

Schedule & Work Expectations

• Weekend: Every other weekend.
• Call: None.
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed.
• Holidays: If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it; if 2 holidays, work both; if 3 holidays, work 2 of them.
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience required.
• Unit accepts first-time travelers (no prior travel experience required).

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time.
• Non-compliance results in a 2-week delay due to bi-weekly orientation schedule.
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment).

Certifications & Licenses Required

• State License: Must be licensed by the State of Georgia (RRTs & CRTs).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for RRTs in critical care areas.
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required if working in pediatric areas.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required.
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Online course required within a few months of hire.
• Tech Cert Verification: Allied annual license verification within 30 days prior to start.
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification for RN, LPN/LVN, AP within 30 days prior to start.
• NIH Stroke Certification: May be required depending on specialty.

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs and LVNs).
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates).
• Competency Exam (required for Nursing and Allied by Aya).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Tele, MS/Tele, IMCU, ER, Cardiac step-down, ICU, PCU).

Health & Background Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start.
• TB Testing: Negative PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months; TB Questionnaire required annually.
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles): 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer.
  • Mumps: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer.
  • Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B: Series, antibody titer, or signed declination.
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer.
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending.
• Flu Vaccination: Required or declination during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31).

Additional Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start.
• Education verification required; diplomas required for RRTs.
• References: 2 clinical references required.
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually.
• Work history verification of most recent employer required (can be pending at start with proof).

Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate.
• Clinical screening required within 48 hours after candidate confirmation.
• Maximum Return to Orientation (RTO) time: 7 days.
• Floating may be required within the facility and scope of practice.

This position is suitable for respiratory care practitioners with at least 2 years of experience, including first-time travelers, who are licensed in Georgia and meet the certification and health requirements listed above.