Respiratory Therapist
Syracuse, NY
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Respiratory Therapist

Location: Syracuse, New York
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3 shifts of 12 hours per week)
Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday

Job Description

• Provide respiratory therapy services during night shifts.
• Work 36 hours per week on a rotating schedule.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in New York
• Minimum of 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification

Required Onboarding and Compliance Documentation

• COVID-19 Vaccine: Proof of vaccine or approved exemption required.
• MMR: Proof of two vaccinations or immunity titer required.
• Fit Test: Required (specific mask type for Iowa only, but must be current).
• Hepatitis B: Must have started vaccination series prior to start date; titers not accepted.
• Influenza Vaccine: Optional but recommended.
• Tuberculosis Screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA test required; positive TB requires chest x-ray within last year or five years depending on region.
• Varicella: Proof of vaccination or immunity titer required.
• Physical/Health Statement: Documentation of fitness to work from exam within last year required.
• Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screen completed within 30 days of start, no THC allowed.
• License/Certificate Verification: Must be verified online within 30 days of start.
• Specialty Competency Testing: Specialty exam must be completed within the last year.
• Skills Checklist: Provided by agency for clinical contractors.
• Criminal Background Check: Federal, nationwide, and county checks from last 7 years, including SSN verification, dated within 30 days of start.
• Education Verification: Highest academic degree or diploma verified by third party screening.
• Exclusion Lists Checks: EPLS, OIG, NSO reports dated within 30 days of start.
• Confidentiality and Compliance Forms: Signed agreements including confidentiality, conflict of interest, code of conduct, integrity and audit services, and system access forms required prior to start.
• I9 Verification: Standard employment eligibility verification completed by agency.
• Joint Commission Testing: CORE exam within the last year required.

Additional Notes

• This position is for non-local candidates only (must be outside a 75+ mile radius).
• Electronic Health Record system used: EPIC.
• Night shift with every other weekend and holiday coverage required.