Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Neuro Diagnostics
Cleveland, OH
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Specialist

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

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting
• Must hold an Ohio RRT license at time of submission
• NBRC certification required
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of submission
• ACLS required for RRTs working in Emergency Department
• PALS and NRP required for RRT-NICU (pediatric/neonatal) roles
• Must include all work history, including any previous positions at this healthcare system

Work Details

• Assignment length: 8 or 12 weeks
• Weekend shifts as needed
• May float to other facilities within the system as needed

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Criminal background check (FCRA compliant 7-year search) required prior to start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required monthly
• Transcript/Diploma verification required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting within 12 months of start (must be completed ASAP; results required before onboarding)

Certifications

• Current NBRC certification (CRT or RRT)
• Ohio RRT license required
• HIPAA Orientation and Safety Manual acknowledgment (annual update)

Competencies

• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start (annual update)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of online training modules prior to start (4-5 hours, must be done on a computer using Chrome)
• Badge photo and badge pickup required before starting assignment
• I9/E-Verify attestation required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year, confirming ability to perform essential job functions
• Fit mask test within 12 months, updated annually (specific approved N95 masks required)
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold/T-Spot) within 6 months, renewed annually
• Chest X-ray required if history of positive TB test, with physician clearance
• TB questionnaire if history of positive TB
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel + Nicotine drug screen within 12 months, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 31 - Mar 31)

Additional Requirements

• Two recent satisfactory pre-employment references
• Employment application including 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in a similar acute care setting
• Unit-specific skills checklist, updated annually

Notes

• All documentation must be current and uploaded with appropriate expiration dates
• Fingerprinting and background checks must be completed and cleared before onboarding
• Candidates working with pediatric patients (RRT-NICU) have additional onsite fingerprinting and certification requirements

This position offers an opportunity to work in a leading healthcare system with a focus on respiratory and neuro diagnostics in a fast-paced acute care environment.