Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Cleveland, OH
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist - NICU

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

Job Description

Seeking a Respiratory Therapist specializing in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to fill a travel contract position. This role involves providing respiratory care to neonatal patients in an acute care setting.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Ohio
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID must be carried during assignment.
• Criminal background check required prior to start; must be updated if break in service exceeds 2 months.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start; must be completed promptly as processing can take up to 30 days.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Transcript/Diploma verification required.
• I9/E-Verify attestation required.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming ability to safely perform job functions.
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start; must be updated annually. Testing must be done prior to start using approved N95 masks.
• Negative 2-step TB test or equivalent within 6 months of start; annual renewal required. For past positive TB tests, chest x-ray clearance and annual symptom assessment required.
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start; annual renewal required.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 31 - Mar 31); no declinations accepted.

Training and Onboarding

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules (approximately 4-5 hours) prior to start; must be completed on a computer using Chrome.
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start; annual update required.
• HIPAA acknowledgment form required; updated annually.
• Photo for badge must be submitted prior to start.
• Badge pickup required at facility before starting assignment.

References and Documentation

• Two recent satisfactory pre-employment references required.
• Employment application must include at least 3 years of prior work history, including a minimum of 2 years clinical practice in an acute care setting relevant to the assignment.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required; updated annually.

This position is ideal for a Respiratory Therapist with NICU experience seeking a travel contract in Ohio, with comprehensive compliance and credentialing requirements to ensure patient safety and regulatory adherence.