Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Neuro Diagnostics
Baltimore, MD
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location

• Baltimore, Maryland

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 14 weeks

Schedule

• Night shift (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Full-time with weekend rotation

Specialty

• Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics

Required Experience

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2 years of experience preferred
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 5 years of experience accepted
• Adult Critical Care or Emergency Department experience required

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA Provider Certification or equivalent
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA Provider Certification or equivalent

Required Licensure

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license for the state of Maryland

Prior Travel Experience

• First-time travelers are accepted (prior travel experience not required)

Key Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required
• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, updated annually
• Employment verification for at least 2 workplaces within the last 7 years (W2 or direct supervisor references acceptable)
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to meet essential job functions
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (pending results allowed before start)
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (THC/marijuana excluded)
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters if negative)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters if negative)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or signed declination)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Annual fit mask testing for respiratory protection (respirator fit test onsite)
• Completion of facility-specific policies and acknowledgments (e.g., hand hygiene, floating policy, time and attendance)

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Unit-specific skills checklist
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (Relias or Prophecy platform only), renewed annually, with up to 3 attempts allowed
• Pass/fail testing acknowledgment for clinical competencies

Continuing Education

• Stroke and Trauma CEUs may be required depending on unit assignment; must be current and completed annually

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete and sign various facility-specific documents prior to start
• Education verification and primary source license verification required
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years of start date preferred
• Background checks include EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG screenings
• E-Verify/I9 documentation required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Maryland
• Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least 1 year of experience within the last year
• Experience working with adult patients in an acute care setting
• Adult Critical Care experience
• Emergency Department experience
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association