Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Akron, Ohio
Akron General Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (Travel/Contract)

Location: Akron, Ohio
Contract Length: 12 weeks (interpreted from contract_length: 12)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Schedule: 4x12 hour shifts
Facility Floating: May float as needed to other nearby facilities within the system

Required Qualifications

• Credentials: CRT or RRT accepted
• Experience: Minimum 2 years as an RRT (highest required years of experience)
• Licenses: Ohio RRT license must be in hand at time of application
• Certifications:

  • NBRC certification (current)
  • BLS (AHA preferred, RQI acceptable but non-RQI preferred)
  • ACLS (AHA only; required for RRT in Emergency Department)
  • Additional certifications required if working with pediatric/neonatal patients (RRT-NICU): PALS, NRP
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID must be carried on assignment
• Criminal background check required prior to start; must be updated if break in service exceeds 2 months
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Transcript/Diploma verification required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start; must be completed ASAP (cannot pend at start)
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start; must be updated annually
• HIPAA acknowledgment form required and must be updated annually
• Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming ability to safely perform job functions
• Fit mask test required within 12 months of start; must be updated annually (specific approved mask models listed)
• Negative 2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold TB test/T-Spot within 6 months of start; annual renewal required
• TB questionnaire required if history of positive TB test
• Immunization or titer documentation required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start; annual renewal required
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 31 - Mar 31); no declinations accepted
• Two recent satisfactory pre-employment references required
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history, including at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care in a similar specialty area
• Unit-specific skills checklist required; must be updated annually

Orientation and Onboarding

• Completion of online training modules (4-5 hours) prior to start is mandatory; modules must be completed on a computer using Chrome browser
• Candidates will pick up their badge from the facility prior to or on the first day of assignment
• TB results must be uploaded to the onboarding system to advance through modules
• Fingerprinting may be completed onsite on the first day if agency results are pending, subject to facility approval
• Candidates working with pediatric patients (RRT-NICU) will complete fingerprinting onsite as part of onboarding

Additional Notes

• Candidates may be required to float to other facilities within the system as needed
• All work history, including prior work with the system, must be included in the application
• Requests for time off and scheduling must be communicated during submission and interview
• PAPRs will not be supplied by the client for failed fit tests; agencies must supply if needed
• Candidates failing fit tests due to facial hair must shave or submit a religious/medical exemption for approval

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with current Ohio licensure and required certifications, ready to work a travel contract with a reputable healthcare system.