Respiratory Therapist
Chicago, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Night shift
• Works every other weekend and every other holiday
• Flexibility with scheduling is a must (no block schedules)

Required Credentials & Certifications for Onboarding

Professional Credentials

• Driver's License, State ID, or Passport
• Prime OIG clearance
• Prime Agency Attestation (completed after all other credentials are uploaded)
• Prime SAM/EPLS verification
• Resume (required for submission)
• Two professional references (required for submission)
• Name Verification Affidavit (optional, if name discrepancies exist)
• Social Security Card
• Criminal Background Check (national, within one year of start date)
• Badge Photo (clear headshot, JPEG format)
• Form I-9 (Employment eligibility verification)
• Signed Job Description
• Essentials Onboarding Packet
• Prime Orientation Packet (includes "Essentials" form and post test)

Licenses & Certifications

• Primary Source Verification of professional license/certification (updated within 30 days of start)
• BLS (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
• PALS (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
• ACLS (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
• NRP (American Heart Association, Red Cross, or NALS for NICU, L&D, Postpartum RNs)
• DCI/BVP (Workplace Violence Prevention training; can be completed via Relias or similar)

Personal Health History & Testing

• Drug Screening: Minimum 10-panel test including THC, within 60 days of start
• Color-blind test (annual, Relias accepted)
• COVID-19 Vaccine: 2 vaccines plus booster or completed declination
• MMR: Proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer showing immunity
• Fit Test: Annual respirator fit test completed prior to start (no onsite testing in Illinois)
• Hepatitis B vaccination (declinations not accepted at some locations)
• Influenza Vaccine or declination (required Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• TB Test and Annual TB Questionnaire
• Varicella: Vaccination or titer showing immunity
• Tdap vaccination (declinations not accepted at some locations)
• Physical/Health Statement: Annual, must state clear to work

Testing & Competency

• Prime Core Competencies Exam: Must score 80% or higher
• Prime Skills Checklist (required for submission)

Summary

This Respiratory Therapist position requires night shift availability with flexible scheduling and every other weekend/holiday work. Candidates must meet comprehensive credentialing, licensing, certification, and health requirements prior to onboarding. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks.