Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Vero Beach, FL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Vero Beach, Florida
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position accepts CRT or RRT credentials (CRT or RRT accepted).
• Must have 2 years of experience in the specialty (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics).
• Ohio RRT license required and must be in hand at time of submission.
• Weekend shifts as needed; may float to other facilities within the system.

Required Qualifications

• Current Ohio RRT license.
• NBRC certification (for CRT and RRT candidates).
• AHA BLS certification (Basic Life Support) required for all candidates.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required for all candidates.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) required if working in NICU specialty (RRT-NICU).
• Must carry a valid government-issued photo ID while on assignment.
• Two recent satisfactory pre-employment references.
• Application must include 3 years prior work history, including at least 2 years of clinical practice in an acute care setting and in a similar area to the pending assignment.
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and must be updated annually.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Criminal background check required prior to start; must be updated for breaks in service of 2 or more months.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start; must be completed ASAP as processing can take up to 30 days. Fingerprints may not pend at start.
• Negative 2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold TB test/T-Spot required within 6 months of start; must be renewed annually. For past positive TB tests, chest x-ray clearance and annual TB symptom assessment required.
• Fit mask test required within 12 months of start and must be updated annually.
• Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming ability to safely perform essential job functions.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen required within 12 months of start; must be updated annually.
• Immunization or titer documentation required for: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella. Negative or equivocal titers require booster doses; declinations not accepted except for Hepatitis B signed declination.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 31 - Mar 31); no declinations accepted.
• HIPAA acknowledgement form required and must be updated annually.
• I9/E-Verify attestation required for all candidates.

Additional Information

• Candidates must complete online training modules prior to start; modules take approximately 4-5 hours and must be completed on a computer using Chrome.
• Badge pickup required prior to start after completion of modules and fingerprinting.
• Scheduling and time-off requests must be communicated during submission and interview.
• All work history, including any previous positions within the system, must be included in the candidate profile.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Summary

This is a travel/contract RRT position in Florida requiring a minimum of 2 years of respiratory therapy experience, an active Ohio RRT license, and multiple certifications including NBRC, BLS, and ACLS. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks with weekend and float shifts as needed. Extensive compliance documentation and training are required prior to start.