Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Battle Creek, MI
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

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

Location

• Battle Creek, Michigan

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Day shift, 3 shifts per week
• 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM to 7:30 PM)
• Total 36 hours per week
• Weekend: Work every other weekend
• No call or float required

Patient Ratios

• Nights: 1 Respiratory Therapist to 3-4 patients

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Michigan
• Minimum of 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year

Certifications & Competencies

• Must complete Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam within 1 year prior to assignment start with a passing score of at least 80%
• Competency Exam in specialty within 1 year prior to start with passing score of at least 80%
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Flu vaccine required; medical or religious exemptions allowed but must be submitted within 48 hours of contract signing
• Proof of 1 prior Tdap vaccine required
• Negative TB test (PPD or Q Gold/Tspot) within 30 days of start; if positive, chest x-ray and TB questionnaire required
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola) – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Mumps – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Rubella – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer
• Hepatitis B: titer, series, or facility declination required
• Drug testing: 10-panel including Marijuana/THC within 30 days of start (instant/rapid acceptable if 10-panel)

Background Checks & Documentation

• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • National Criminal Search
  • National Sex Offender Search
  • Statewide searches
  • Education verification
  • Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) search for Home Health (not applicable here)
• Michigan Central Registry Clearance required (wet signature on form, time sensitive)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• MI LARA fingerprinting required within 45 days of start if applicable (not typically for RRT unless specified)
• Education verification: copy of highest degree or diploma required

Required Documentation

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps
• One professional reference from a supervisor or manager (charge nurse references acceptable)
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable unit
• Code of Conduct reviewed and signed
• Appearance Standards Policy reviewed
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test (Honeywell DC365N95HC) required if working onsite; appointment must be scheduled and documented
• Vaccine exemption forms if applicable (medical or religious)

Equipment Familiarity

• Experience with special respiratory equipment preferred:

  • Aerogen
  • V60
  • PB 980
  • Hamilton T1

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and respiratory therapists considering this travel contract position.