Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Neuro Diagnostics
Indianapolis, IN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

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

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with experience in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics for a travel contract position. The role requires working every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday) plus two rotating weekdays. Floating between multiple hospital campuses is required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Indiana
• Respiratory Therapist with at least 2 years of experience in the specialty (RRT / Respiratory Therapy), including 18 months recent ICU experience
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Additional Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Must have a background check within 90 days of start, including 7 years of residence/work history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, and education verification.
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start
  • Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Immunizations/vaccinations including:

    • Rubeola (Measles) - positive titer or 2 vaccines required
    • Mumps - positive titer or 2 vaccines required
    • Rubella - positive titer or 2 vaccines required
    • Varicella - positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations accepted)
    • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap strongly recommended
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication test/pharmacology competency exam (not required for techs or RRTs)
  • Unit competency exam
  • Color blind testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent)
• References:

  • Minimum of 2 references from recent employment verified within 2 years
• Application:

  • Current employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps of 30 days or more
• Skills Checklist:

  • Must be completed within 12 months and updated annually

Orientation and Training

• Completion of mandatory Respiratory Therapist modules prior to orientation is required.
• HIPAA and safety acknowledgements must be completed.

Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Indiana RN license holders are restricted from working at these facilities effective 11/30/24, with some exceptions (does not apply to Respiratory Therapists).
• On-site fit testing is available only as a last resort and not at all campuses.
• Candidates must provide written confirmation of comfort with the every other weekend shift requirement before submission.

This position offers a dynamic ICU respiratory therapy role with a reputable healthcare system in Indiana, ideal for experienced RRTs seeking travel contract opportunities.