Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Columbus, GA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Columbus, Georgia
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Position Overview

• Patient Population: Infants to Geriatrics (primarily adult RRT, with some pediatric intubated patients)
• Facility Type: Level 2 trauma center, interventional stroke certified, Level 3 NICU (regional transport resource)
• Responsibilities include managing non-invasive and conventional ventilation, aerosol therapy, bedside pulmonary function tests, arterial lines, oxygen management, patient education, arterial and capillary blood gases, and line draws
• Trauma experience required
• Pulmonary function testing (Spirometry) preferred
• Floating required within facility and sister campus as needed
• No call requirements
• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Expected to work 1-2 major holidays if they fall within assignment period (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)

Shift Details

• Night shift only
• Shift hours: 18:30 to 7:00 (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
• Total hours per week: 36

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification

Systems and Equipment

• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Medication dispensing: Pyxis
• Communication: SBAR
• Ventilators: Viasys Vela, Viasys Avea
• Patient monitors: GE Carescape

Orientation and Compliance

• Maximum Return to Office (RTO) time: 7 days
• Full compliance with all onboarding requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation scheduling
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Background and Health Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days prior to start; must be complete before starting
• Education verification required; diplomas required for RRTs
• Physical exam within 12 months of start required
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (including amphetamines, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, cocaine, opiates, methadone, PCP, propoxyphene, THC)
• TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months; if positive, additional documentation required
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documentation of immunity:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• Tdap vaccine highly recommended but not required

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required by agency
• Color blindness test required; alternative assessment available if needed
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for Telemetry and critical care areas; up to 3 attempts allowed

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Verification of most recent employer required (can be pending at start with proof it is in process)
• Two clinical references required by agency

Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Floating may include sister campus coverage
• Night and day shift blackout dates apply (not detailed here)
• Scrub color: Slate Gray

This position is ideal for a Respiratory Therapist with trauma experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, multi-specialty hospital setting with a diverse patient population.