Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Adult Critical Care/ED
Baltimore, MD
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location

• Baltimore, Maryland

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 14 weeks

Shift Details

• Night shift
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Total 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with adult patients
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID; temporary paper receipt allowed temporarily)
• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually
• Employment verification for 2 workplaces within last 7 years (W2 or direct supervisor references accepted)
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to meet essential job functions
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (pending results allowed before start)
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant screen allowed as placeholder)
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer (measles, mumps, rubella)
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer (or proof of chickenpox history)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Signed consent forms including release of information, floating policy, and time & attendance policy for contracted staff
• E-Verify/I9 attestation required

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS and BLS must be current AHA provider certifications (instructor cards and RQI accepted)
• Unit-specific competency exams as applicable
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (Relias or Prophecy only), renewed annually, with up to 3 attempts allowed
• Stroke and Trauma CEUs as required by unit (must be stroke- or trauma-related; initial and annual renewal requirements apply)
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing for clinical staff

Additional Notes

• Respirator fit testing will be completed onsite; if failed, PAPR training provided
• Radiation badge not required for this role
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years of start preferred but not mandatory if work history verification is provided
• Candidate must review facility hand hygiene policy prior to start

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and respiratory therapists considering this travel contract opportunity.