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

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts, weekends required
• Floating: May be required between campuses
• Patient Ratio: Not applicable
• Equipment: GE Ventilators

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Ohio
• Minimum of 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• High school diploma, college diploma, or official transcripts from a Respiratory Therapy program required (third-party verification acceptable; unofficial transcripts not accepted)

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA Instructor/Provider or RQI acceptable
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA Instructor/Provider or RQI acceptable (may be required depending on unit)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation confirmation for Respiratory Therapy program graduates
• Pending background check attestation allowed if fingerprint results are pending
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption allowed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required, including at least 1 from a manager or formal leadership (charge RN acceptable as second reference)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Compliance with facility dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual, ethics, and compliance policies
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually

Notes

• Candidates must complete fingerprinting and background checks as per Ohio state and facility-specific requirements.
• Floating between campuses may be required.
• Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized respiratory and neuro diagnostics environment with a reputable healthcare system in Ohio.