Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cleveland, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Position Summary

• Accepting CRT or RRT credentials.
• Must have 2 years of experience in the specialty.
• Ohio RRT license required and must be in hand at time of submission.
• NBRC certification and AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Work schedule includes weekends as needed; may float to other respiratory facilities.
• Contract duration is 12 weeks.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Ohio RRT License (mandatory)
• NBRC Certification (CRT or RRT candidates)
• AHA BLS Certification (all candidates; AHA RQI acceptable but non-RQI preferred)
• ACLS (AHA only) required for RRTs working in Emergency Department
• PALS and NRP required for RRT-NICU (pediatric specialty)
• HIPAA Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual update required)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in respiratory therapy.
• Must include at least 2 years of clinical practice in an acute care setting similar to the assignment.
• No explicit prior travel experience required.

Compliance & Background Checks

• Criminal background check required prior to start; must be updated if break in service exceeds 2 months.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start; must be completed ASAP as processing can take up to 30 days.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Transcript/Diploma verification required.
• I9/E-Verify attestation required.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming ability to safely perform job functions.
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start; must be updated annually. Specific approved masks listed.
• Negative 2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold TB test/T-Spot within 6 months of start; annual renewal required.
• TB questionnaire if history of positive TB test.
• Immunization or titer proof required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start; annual renewal required.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 31 - Mar 31); no declinations accepted.

Onboarding & Training

• Completion of online training modules (4-5 hours) prior to start; must be done on a computer using Chrome.
• Modules include watching training videos before tests; skipping videos will lock out the candidate.
• Badge pickup required prior to start after module completion.
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start; annual update required.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required; annual update required.

Additional Notes

• Must carry valid government-issued photo ID while on assignment.
• All work history, including any previous positions at this healthcare system, must be included in the application.
• Two recent satisfactory pre-employment references required.
• Application must include 3 years of prior work history.

This position is ideal for respiratory therapists licensed in Ohio with at least 2 years of acute care experience, ready to work a 12-week travel contract with a reputable healthcare system.