Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Allentown, PA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

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

Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist with experience in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics for a travel contract position. The role requires working every other holiday and every other weekend.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in Pennsylvania
• Minimum of 1 year of Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience working with adult patients
• Experience in an acute care setting

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Comprehensive background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • Counties, States, Nationwide Criminal Search
  • Sex Offender Search
  • Education Verification
  • State-specific PATCH and Medicheck searches (Pennsylvania)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire.
• Pennsylvania Department of Human Services fingerprint clearance required within 90 days of start.
• Child Abuse Search (Pennsylvania) required within 90 days of start.
• Education verification for highest level completed.
• Employment application with 7 years of complete work history and explanations for gaps over 90 days.
• Minimum of 2 professional references from employment within 12 months of start.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 2 months of start.
• Negative drug screen (10-panel or 9-panel without THC) within 60 days of start.
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer or completed vaccine series (declinations not accepted)
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray as applicable (QGold or T-Spot within 90 days or 2 PPDs with one within 90 days).
• COVID-19 vaccination or signed declination with facility-specific form.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required.
• Respirator medical clearance (RespSafety) required annually for respirator use.

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum score 80%) within 12 months of start.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (minimum score 88%) within 12 months of start.
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required for all RNs and LVNs except certain specialties; relevant for RRT as clinical staff.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement and Joint Commission training required annually.

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Fit Test Questionnaire for respirator use must be completed prior to start.
• Photo for badge (new candidates starting 3/31/2025 and later): recent, forward-facing, color photo with solid background.
• Badge request form (time sensitive for certain start dates).
• Affidavit for provisional employment must be completed prior to start.
• Declination forms required if declining COVID or flu vaccines.

Work Environment and Schedule

• Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours per shift.
• Must work every other holiday and every other weekend.

This position is ideal for a respiratory therapist with critical care experience seeking a travel contract role in Pennsylvania with comprehensive compliance and credentialing requirements.