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

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Berwyn, Illinois
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Work Schedule

• Shift: 7 PM to 7 AM
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Rotation: Every third weekend

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• Current Respiratory Therapist license (verification must be dated within 30 days of start)

Required Experience

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum standard for Respiratory Therapist roles (verify with recruiter)
• Prior travel experience: Not specified or required

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Fit Test
• Trinity 10 Panel Drug Screen (must be completed within 30 days of start; no THC)
• COVID-19 Vaccine (booster required by Sept 2025; declination not accepted in Illinois)
• MMR (proof of 2 vaccinations or immunity titer)
• Hepatitis B vaccination series (must have started prior to start date)
• Influenza Vaccine (proof or exemption for 10/1/2024 - 4/30/2025 season; declination not accepted in Illinois)
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) with chest x-ray if positive TB
• Varicella vaccination or immunity proof
• Physical/Health Statement (exam within last year confirming fitness to work)

Professional & Compliance Documentation

• Signed Code of Conduct form
• Completed I9 form
• Confidentiality and System Security Agreement
• Integrity and Audit Services Form (signed shortly before start)
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form
• Criminal Background Check (federal, nationwide, county for last 7 years; must be dated within 30 days of start)
• Education Verification (highest academic degree or diploma verified)
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 30 days
• GSA/OIG exclusion check within 30 days
• Joint Commission CORE Exam within the last year
• NSO (National Sex Offender) check within 30 days
• System Access Form (to be completed and uploaded one week before start)
• Skills Checklist (provided by agency for clinical contractors)

Summary

This is a 12-week long-term assignment for a Respiratory Therapist working night shifts with a 36-hour workweek and every third weekend rotation. Candidates must hold current BLS and ACLS certifications, a valid Respiratory Therapist license, and meet extensive health and compliance requirements including vaccinations, drug screening, and background checks. Prior travel experience is not indicated as a requirement.