Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Colville, WA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

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

Location: Colville, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Facility Type: Critical Access Hospital (25 staffed beds, no trauma)
Charting System: Epic
Parking: Free

Job Details

• Position floats between units: No
• On-call required: No
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Block schedules: Yes
• Patient ratio: 1:3
• May be required to float to a nearby facility (~30 minutes away)
• Scrub color: Any color allowed

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Washington
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Respiratory Care Practitioner experience within the last year

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable for I9 and state-specific searches)
• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• Additional background components: SSN Trace, Death Master Index, Nationwide and County checks, National Sex Offender Registry, FACIS Level 3, Education Verification, MVR (if applicable)
• State-specific searches for Washington and border states required within 90 days of start, updated every 2 years for certain facility types
• E-Verify attestation required
• Education verification required for all candidates
• Drug screen: 9-panel within 12 months of start (10-panel for some Per Diem candidates)
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment with explanations for gaps or overlaps

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation
• Fit mask test (respirator clearance) required for all new travel starts on or after 2/5/2024; must be medically cleared annually
• Immunizations and documentation required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years; declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted
  • Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season (9/1–3/30); declination accepted with mask requirements
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to infection prevention policies
• Respiratory safety clearance via virtual questionnaire reviewed by licensed healthcare professional

Additional Requirements

• Annual completion of regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Skills checklist updated annually as applicable
• May be required to complete Epic training modules within orientation week
• Float policy acknowledgement required (may float to other nearby facilities)

Housing & Local Information

• Housing options available, including furnished rooms in shared homes (female-only housing available)
• No parking fees at the facility

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) working night shifts in a critical access hospital in Washington State. The role requires a valid WA respiratory license, multiple life support certifications, and compliance with extensive background, health, and training requirements. The position involves working every other weekend with a 1:3 patient ratio and may require floating to a nearby facility. Housing support is available.

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