Neonatal ICU Respiratory Therapist
Odessa, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: RRT-NICU (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

Location: Odessa, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Minimum level 3 NICU experience required
• Attend deliveries
• Work with HFJV (High-Frequency Jet Ventilation) and HFOV (High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Texas
• Minimum 1 year of recent Respiratory Therapist experience

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Required as applicable
• Other certifications may be required as applicable (e.g., CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, ENPC, NIH Stroke Certification) depending on facility requirements

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 30 days of start; updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen required within 30 days of start; instant acceptable
• Employment application and 2 references within 3 years required
• Skills checklist required and must be updated annually

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (N-95 or equivalent; PAPR not accepted)
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year; chest X-ray within 2 years if positive)
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Oct-April)
• COVID initial series or facility-specific declination required (annual boosters not required)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation and safety training modules within 72 hours of contract signing
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing (EKG/Medication) required for RRTs
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Compliance with facility dress code, standards of conduct, and behavior policies
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgements must be completed prior to start

Additional Notes

• Government-issued photo ID required
• I9 or attestation required
• E-Verify or attestation required

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with NICU expertise looking for a travel contract in Texas.