Registered Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics
Saint Louis, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least 2 years of experience in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics. First-time travelers are accepted. The position requires working every third weekend and includes floating within scope to meet facility needs. Pending licenses are accepted.

Required Qualifications

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

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Weekend requirement: Every third weekend
• On-call: Not specified
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Locals: Not accepted within 75 miles radius
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: No more than 7 days
• Guaranteed hours: Minimum 3 shifts per 13 weeks
• Block scheduling: Not specified

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care Hospital
• Teaching hospital with Level Trauma designation
• Total staffed beds: 1259
• Charting system: Epic

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification required prior to start
• Professional license primary source verification required
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include standard panels and remain valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing required annually (N95 respirators)
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Required to complete facility-specific orientation and compliance training modules annually
• Must adhere to facility policies including hand hygiene, dress code, fingernail policy, and confidentiality agreements

References & Documentation

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist required
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Pending licenses are accepted, allowing for flexibility in credentialing timelines.
• Floating within scope is expected to meet facility needs.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a large, acute care teaching hospital with advanced respiratory care responsibilities and a supportive environment for travel therapists.