Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Cleveland, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (CRT or RRT)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Requirements

• Licensure:

  • Must have Ohio RRT license in hand
  • CRT or RRT accepted
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in the specialty
• Certifications:

  • NBRC certification required (current)
  • AHA BLS certification required at time of submission (AHA RQI certs acceptable but non-RQI preferred)
  • ACLS required for RRT in Emergency Department
  • PALS and NRP required for RRT-NICU (pediatric specialty)
• Work Schedule:

  • 8 or 12 week assignments
  • Weekends as needed
  • May float to other facilities within the system

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID must be carried on assignment
• Criminal background check required prior to start; must be updated if break in service is 2+ months
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Transcript/Diploma required for all candidates
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start; must be completed before onboarding
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming ability to perform essential job functions
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start; must be updated annually
• Negative 2-step TB test or chest x-ray within 6 months of start; annual renewal required
• Immunization or titer proof required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • 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
• Two recent satisfactory pre-employment references required
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history, including at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar specialty area
• Unit-specific competency exam and skills checklist required; must be updated annually
• HIPAA acknowledgment form required and must be updated annually

Additional Notes

• Candidates may be required to complete online training modules prior to start (approx. 4-5 hours)
• Badge pickup from facility required prior to start
• Fingerprinting onsite at badge pickup or onboarding for most candidates; pediatric specialty candidates complete fingerprinting onsite early in onboarding
• All work history, including any prior positions within the system, must be included in the candidate profile

This position is ideal for respiratory therapists with at least 2 years of experience, current Ohio RRT licensure, and required certifications, seeking a travel contract in a large healthcare system with opportunities to float across facilities.