Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Durham, NC
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

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

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Facility Type: Short-term acute care, major teaching hospital, Level I trauma center
Charting System: EPIC

Job Description

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• First-time travel therapists accepted
• Guaranteed hours

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Experience with EPIC electronic charting system

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, including:

  • SSN trace, county, alias, nationwide, sex offender, international (if applicable)
  • Education verification for Respiratory Care program graduation
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 90 days of start
• OFAC sanctions list search within 30 days of start
• Drug test: Negative 10-panel (including THC) within 30 days of start; instant tests not accepted
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years, no exemptions)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination or positive titer (no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine (required annually during flu season; no exemptions)
  • Polio vaccine or signed attestation

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months, including at least one supervisor
• Employment application with 7 years of work history
• Annual skills checklist update
• Unit-specific competency exam required
• Setup of facility guest account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems

Notes

• Locals within 75 miles may be eligible for local rate
• Candidates must complete all required online orientation modules prior to start
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Blue Card training may be provided onsite if not already held
• Candidates must complete competency checklists within 3 weeks after start date
• No prior travel experience required for this position

This position offers an opportunity to work in a nationally ranked, major teaching hospital with a Level I trauma center designation, providing care in a fast-paced acute care environment.