Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Columbus, OH
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - Travel/Contract

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: 3x12-hour Night Shifts (12N)
Schedule: Weekdays and some weekends; full holiday availability required (no RTO on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)
Patient Ratio: 1:4

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Preferred (not strictly required, but previous travel experience is a plus)
• Certifications:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
  • Epic system experience required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)
  • Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification)

Job Requirements & Competencies

• Experience with GE Ventilators
• Completion of unit-specific competency exams, including Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam for RNs (if applicable)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (for Aya candidates)
• Ability to work night shifts and holidays without exceptions

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 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 required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Education accreditation verification required (accredited programs only)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monthly monitoring
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending drug screens allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documentation 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
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption possible)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Documentation & Other Requirements

• 2 professional references required (at least one from a manager/director or formal leadership)
• Employment application required (including education for nursing candidates)
• Skills checklist required
• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required annually

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be able to comply with strict fingerprinting and background check processes, including timely completion of Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprinting
• Facility requires no exceptions for holiday time off during Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
• Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory
• Candidates should be prepared for night shifts and some weekend work

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with a strong background in neuro diagnostics, who are comfortable working night shifts and holidays, and who meet the comprehensive compliance and certification requirements.