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

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule & Environment

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Day Shift)
• Weekends required
• Floating between campuses may be required
• No patient ratio applicable
• Equipment used includes GE Ventilators
• No Return to Office (RTO) from 2/22 to 2/28

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; default to typical for RRT roles (usually 1+ years)
• Prior Travel Experience: Preferred (not strictly required, but candidates with previous travel experience are favored)

Certifications & Licensure

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification preferred
• High School Diploma and College Diploma or official transcripts from a Respiratory Therapy program required (unofficial transcripts not accepted)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications may be required depending on unit
• State license verification required within 30 days of start
• Fingerprinting (Ohio BCI & FBI) required within 1 year of start, with specific code and process for completion
• Other certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification)

Background & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including SS trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide check, sex offender registry, and motor vehicle record if driving is part of the job
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring required
• Education accreditation verification required immediately after contract signing
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start
• Facility-specific compliance forms and policies must be reviewed and signed 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 of start; TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer, medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Hepatitis B (titer or 3-vaccine series, declination acceptable)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Drug Testing

• Negative 10-panel drug screen required within 3 months of start
• New travelers cannot start with drug screen pending

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 may be required, including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency exams

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Columbus, Ohio. The role requires weekend availability, 3 twelve-hour day shifts per week, and flexibility to float between campuses. Candidates should have RRT certification (preferred), appropriate licensure, and meet comprehensive background, health, and immunization requirements. Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory. Compliance with fingerprinting and various facility-specific policies is mandatory.