NICU Respiratory & Neuro Diagnostics Therapist
Cartersville, GA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Specialist

Location: Cartersville, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Unit Details

• CRT not accepted
• Weekend Schedule: Every Other Weekend
• No On-Call Required
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Minimum Experience: 1 year (first-time travelers accepted)

Assignment Expectations

• Must work major holidays if they fall during assignment:

  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving/Black Friday
  • Christmas Eve/Christmas Day
  • New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
• Return to Office (RTO) policy: Maximum 7 days
• Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in 2-week push back due to orientation schedule
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in specialty
• Certifications (as applicable to specialty and role):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - online course required post-hire
  • State License (Georgia license required for CRTs & RRTs)
  • National Tech Certification (if applicable)
  • NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (if required)

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background Check required within 30 days of start, including:

  • County and national criminal searches
  • Sex offender registry
  • Education verification (degree related to application)
• Diplomas required for RRTs
• Education verification can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions)
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start (Aya requirement)
• TB Testing: Negative PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months; TB Questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)

Competency Exams (Aya Required)

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (RNs and LVNs)
• Color Blind Testing (all candidates)
• General Competency Exam (Nursing and Allied)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (for Telemetry, ICU, ER, and related units)

Facility Policies & Documents

• Must review and sign Code of Conduct and Acknowledgement prior to start
• Must review Dress and Professional Appearance Policy

References & History

• Two clinical references required (Aya requirement)
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)

Additional Notes

• Floating within facility as needed
• Orientation hours non-billable and proportional to contract length
• Full compliance with all requirements is mandatory to avoid delays in start date

This position offers an opportunity to work in a reputable healthcare system with support for first-time travelers and a clear compliance framework.