Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Pulmonary Function Testing
Atlanta, GA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

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

Location

• Atlanta, Georgia

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Patient Population: Adults
• Average Daily Census: 50 patients
• Average Visits per Day: 25
• Electronic Health Record System: Epic
• Dress Code: Black or Dark Gray scrubs
• Weekend, Floating, and Call Requirements: None
• Holiday Work: Required to work major holidays during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day) as specified

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Georgia
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system

Compliance and Screening

• Full compliance with onboarding requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback due to orientation scheduling
• Clinical screening will be conducted to determine clinical fit before final approval
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate

Orientation

• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment, 19 hours for 19-week assignment)

Required Documentation and Health Requirements

• Valid Georgia State Respiratory Therapist license (RRT)
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted)
• Background check completed within 30 days prior to start, including:

  • County and national criminal searches
  • Sex offender registry check
  • Education verification of related degree
• Diploma or official transcripts for RRT credential verification
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months or chest X-ray if previously positive
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
• Flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Mar 31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start, including amphetamines, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, cocaine, opiates, methadone, PCP, propoxyphene, and THC

Competency Requirements

• Color blindness test (alternative assessment available if needed)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam (required by agency)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (if applicable to specialty)
• Other competency exams as required by agency

Additional Requirements

• Review and sign facility Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• Two clinical references required
• Verification of most recent work history (can be pending with proof of processing)

Notes

• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• No weekend or call responsibilities
• No floating to other units
• Maximum return-to-office (RTO) time is 7 days

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with outpatient pulmonary function testing expertise seeking a travel contract in Atlanta, Georgia.