Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Brooklyn, MD
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

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

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Contract Length: 8 weeks (interpreted as weeks)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Summary

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, 1900-0730
• Adult critical care and Emergency Department (ED) experience required
• First-time travelers accepted

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an RRT (highest required)
• Prior travel experience not required

Certifications

• RRT credential required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required (AHA or ARC)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) recommended
• Other certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC)

Licenses

• Valid state license required prior to start

Compliance & Documentation

• Criminal background check within 90 days, including multi-state searches
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within last year (or annual questionnaire if prior positive)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) documentation or titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella documentation or titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season

Additional Requirements

• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education and license information
• Competency exams required within 3 years of start, including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency (with specific scoring requirements)
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual
• Facility-specific modules (SITELS) must be completed prior to start date

Notes

• Locals within 60 miles may be accepted at a different rate (not applicable here)
• Valid driver's license required if driving is an essential job function
• N95 fit test required within 9 months of start and updated annually (client may complete on-site)

This position is ideal for RRTs with critical care and ED experience looking for a travel contract in Maryland. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.