Hyperbaric Technician
Cartersville, GA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - Travel/Contract

Location: Cartersville, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks (interpreted from contract_length value 12)
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Call: None
Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience required
• Unit accepts first-time travelers (no prior travel experience required)

Holiday Work Expectations

• If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler is expected to work it
• If 2 major holidays fall during assignment, traveler is expected to work both
• If 3 major holidays fall during assignment, traveler is expected to work 2 of them

Major Holidays Include:

• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving/Black Friday
• Christmas Eve/Christmas Day
• New Year's Eve/New Year's Day

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time
• Non-compliance results in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Required Certifications & Verifications

• State License: Must be licensed by the State of Georgia (for CRTs & RRTs)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for RRTs/CRTs
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required
• Other Certifications: May include PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification depending on specialty and unit requirements
• Education Verification: Verification of related degree required; diplomas required for RRTs
• Background Check: Comprehensive background check required within 30 days of start
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start
• Immunizations & Health Documents:

  • TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
  • TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Flu vaccination or declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)

Competency Exams & Testing

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs and LVNs by Aya)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for certain units)
• Competency Exam (required for Nursing and Allied by Aya)

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 clinical references required by Aya
• Skills Checklist: Updated within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required (can be pending at start with proof it is in process)
• Facility-specific documents such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start

Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate
• No call required
• Floating within facility as needed
• RTO (Return to Office) maximum 7 days

This position is suitable for respiratory/neuro diagnostics professionals with at least 2 years of experience, including those new to travel assignments. Full compliance with certifications, background checks, health documents, and competency exams is mandatory for timely start.