Respiratory Therapist (NICU/PICU)
Cleveland, OH
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

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

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

Job Description

• Provide Respiratory Therapy services in NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) and PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) settings.

Required Experience

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapy (RRT-NICU)
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years clinical practice in acute care setting based on application requirements.
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.

Certifications & Licenses

• Current NBRC credential (CRT or RRT) required.
• Ohio RRT License required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, required for all candidates.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, required for Emergency Department RRTs.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only, required for RRT-NICU.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/AAP only, required for RRT-NICU.

Compliance & Background Checks

• Valid government-issued photo ID required during assignment.
• Criminal background check (FCRA compliant 7-year search) required prior to start; must be updated if break in service ≥ 2 months.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required monthly on the 15th.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start; must be completed ASAP (results can take up to 30 days). Fingerprints cannot pend at start.
• Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprint attestation required.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming ability to safely perform job functions.
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start; must be updated annually. Specific approved masks listed; onsite testing not accepted.
• Negative 2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold TB test/T-Spot within 6 months of start; renewed annually. For past positive TB tests, chest x-ray and annual TB symptom assessment required.
• TB questionnaire if history of past positive TB.
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start; updated annually. Dilute results allowed one retest; instant drug screens not accepted.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 31 - Mar 31); no declinations accepted.

Onboarding & Training

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules (4-5 hours) required prior to start; must be completed on a computer using Chrome browser.
• Modules include watching training videos before tests; skipping videos locks candidate out.
• HIPAA acknowledgment form required and must be updated annually.
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start; updated annually.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required; updated annually.
• Two recent satisfactory pre-employment references required.
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history, with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar area to assignment.
• Photo for badge required prior to start. Badge must be obtained from facility after completing modules.

Notes

• Candidates working with pediatric patients (RRT-NICU) will complete fingerprinting onsite as part of onboarding.
• TB testing and flu vaccination requirements may be re-evaluated annually during Silkroad renewal events.
• PAPRs are not approved for mask fit failures due to facial hair; candidates must shave or submit exemption requests.

This position is ideal for respiratory therapists with NICU/PICU experience seeking a travel contract in Ohio.