Registered Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics
Cleveland, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

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

Location

• Cleveland, Ohio

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:30 to 7:00)
• Weekends as needed
• May float to other facilities as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Ohio
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current NBRC certification

Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (AHA only) required for Emergency Department assignments
• PALS and NRP required only for Neonatal ICU specialty (not required for this role)
• Current NBRC credential for CRT or RRT candidates

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check required prior to start; must be updated if break in service exceeds 2 months
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start; must be completed before onboarding
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Employment application must include 3 years of prior work history, including at least 2 years of clinical practice in an acute care setting relevant to the assignment
• Two recent satisfactory pre-employment references required

Health and Safety Requirements

• Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to safely perform job functions
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 12 months of start; must be updated annually
• Negative 2-step TB test or equivalent within 6 months of start; annual renewal required
• Required immunizations or titers for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella with boosters if titers are negative or equivocal; no declinations accepted except for Hepatitis B (signed declination allowed)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start; annual renewal required; one retest allowed for dilute results
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 31 - Mar 31); no declinations accepted

Onboarding and Facility Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules (4-5 hours) prior to start; must be completed on a computer using Chrome browser
• HIPAA orientation and safety manual acknowledgement required annually
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start; must be updated annually
• Unit-specific skills checklist required; must be updated annually
• Badge photo required prior to start; badge must be obtained from the facility after completing modules
• I9/E-Verify attestation required before start

Additional Notes

• All work history, including any previous assignments at this facility system, must be included in the candidate profile
• Locals are accepted at the same rate
• All required certifications and documents must be submitted with the application
• Scheduling and time-off requests must be communicated during submission and interview

This position is ideal for experienced RRTs licensed in Ohio seeking a travel contract with night shifts and the opportunity to work in a large acute care setting with potential floating to other facilities.