Respiratory Therapist
Willoughby, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (Travel)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide all Respiratory Therapy modalities.
• On-call requirement: 4 shifts in a 6-week schedule.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association only) – Required for clinical positions.
• NBRC (National Board of Respiratory Care Certification) – Required.
• Valid permanent professional license – No temporary licenses accepted; must be verified within 30 days of start and updated every 2 years.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine: Preferred but not required; medical or religious exemptions accepted.
• MMR: Positive titers within last 15 years required; booster protocol applies if low titer.
• Varicella: Positive titers within last 15 years required; booster protocol applies if low titer.
• Hepatitis B: Proof of full series, partial series, or signed declination form accepted; positive titers within 15 years accepted.
• Tdap: Vaccination within last 10 years required; no declinations accepted.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (October-March); declination requires mask-wearing and completion of specific forms.
• Fit Test: Completed within 1 year of start; specific mask types required.
• 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Negative test within last 6 months required; if positive, clear chest x-ray and current TB questionnaire required.
• Positive PPD: Requires negative chest x-ray and annual TB questionnaire.
• Physical/Health Statement: Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year stating ability to work without restrictions.

Background & Verification Requirements

• Criminal Background Check: Within 6 months, including Social Security Trace, County searches (last 7 years), National Criminal Sweep, and Sex Offender check. International background check required if not lived in US for past 5 years.
• Ohio Fingerprints: Required for Ohio residents (5+ years or less than 5 years with FBI fingerprint check). Attestation allowed if fingerprints pending.
• Education Verification: Highest level of education verified through third-party; international equivalency required if applicable.
• Employment Verification: Verification of employment within last 5 years through third-party.
• OIG Search: To be completed within 6 months prior to start.
• SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC Screening: To be completed within 6 months prior to start.
• Social Security Trace: If not included in background check, to be completed within 1 year prior to start.
• NSO (National Sex Offender) Check: If not included in background check, to be completed within 30 days prior to start.

Testing & Competency Requirements

• Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start; instant drug screens not accepted.
• UHS Competency Exam: Must score at least 80%; valid within 1 year prior to start.
• UHS Core Competencies: Includes HIPAA, Joint Commission-NPSG, OSHA topics; 80% passing score required; valid within 1 year prior to start.
• Skills Checklist: Clinical skill-specific checklist required within 1 year prior to start (initial hire only).

Additional Requirements

• UHS I-9 Attestation: Proof of eligibility to work in the US required.
• UHS Submission Packet: Resume, 2 professional references (within last 2 years), job application, and employment history form required for submission.
• UHS Badge Photo: Recent headshot required.
• Driver’s License/State ID: Non-expired ID required.
• UHS Module Completion Certificate: Completion of required safety and compliance training modules prior to clearance; annual renewal required.

This position requires thorough credentialing and compliance with health, safety, and legal standards to ensure quality patient care and regulatory adherence.