Registered Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Flagstaff, AZ
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Flagstaff, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours (12:00 PM - 12:30 AM, midshift)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
• Weekend Requirement: As needed, weekend rotation possible
• On Call: No
• Floating: No
• Blocked Scheduling: Considered by unit manager
• Locals Accepted: No
• Altitude Consideration: Facility is at 7000' elevation; candidates must be able to meet physical demands at this altitude

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Arizona
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA approved
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA approved
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA approved
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AAP approved

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Teaching facility with Level I trauma center
• Total staffed beds: 268
• Charting system: Cerner
• Free parking available
• Scrub color: Any for RNs

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Must pass a 7-year background check within 30 days of start
• Drug testing (10-panel) within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to perform essential job functions
• Fit mask test (N95) within 1 year and updated annually; PAPR not accepted except in rare cases
• Immunizations and/or proof of immunity required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred within last 10 years or declination)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 MMR vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, 3-dose series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year and updated annually
• COVID vaccination series or declination with facility-specific form
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination with mask-wearing requirement if declined
• Completion of facility-specific job description and policies prior to start
• Two professional references required (one from most recent employer within 1 year)
• Employment application covering last 3 years with documented gaps if any

Notes

• Unit manager approval required for certain restrictions
• Candidates must complete all required documentation and competency exams prior to start
• Candidates must adhere to facility policies on professional attire, confidentiality, substance abuse screening, and patient safety standards

This position is ideal for a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least 1 year of experience, comfortable working at high altitude, and willing to commit to a 6-month travel contract in a Level I trauma teaching hospital setting.