Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Oxford, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Location: Oxford, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must have ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
• Experience with both adult and nursery patients required
• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience required
• Weekends and holidays required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with adult patients
• Experience working with nursery patients

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Proof of I-9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during hours of service
• Background check: 7-year criminal history check within one year of start, updated annually, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for every contract renewal/extension
• Education verification (diploma acceptable if education cannot be verified)
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months prior to start
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer, vaccination, or declination)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer, vaccination, or declination)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug test within last 12 months (instant acceptable)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season

Additional Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Completion of employment application/resume
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Orientation and safety manual acknowledgement
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Candidates must be prepared to work weekends and holidays as part of the schedule

This position is ideal for a Certified Respiratory Therapist with at least 2 years of experience, current certifications in ACLS, PALS, and NRP, and the flexibility to work weekends and holidays in a travel contract role.