Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

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
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Schedule & Work Environment

• Weekend requirement: Every third weekend
• Floating within scope as needed
• Locals within 75 miles radius are not accepted
• Guaranteed minimum of 3 shifts per 13 weeks
• Short Term Acute Care facility with 1259 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Medium to dark gray

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• 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 of highest related degree required
• Professional license primary source verification required
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include standard panels and be valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing annually (N95 respirators)
• Immunizations and titers required or declination forms for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • TB testing (2 negative PPDs or equivalent)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Various facility-specific compliance documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policies
• Orientation modules completion required prior to start

Additional Notes

• No prior travel experience required
• Pending licenses accepted
• Floating within scope expected
• Must be able to accommodate block scheduling if needed
• Parking available with monthly passes (details provided during orientation)

References & Evaluations

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• Performance evaluations may be requested after assignment completion

This position offers a comprehensive opportunity for experienced Respiratory Therapists to work in a high-acuity acute care setting with advanced technology and a supportive team environment.