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

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

Location: Akron, Ohio
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Position Details

• Schedule: 3 shifts of 12 hours (1900-0730)
• Must be a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an RRT required
• Must hold current NBRC certification and BLS certification
• Ohio Respiratory Therapist license must be in hand at time of application
• May float to other facilities within the system as needed

Required Certifications

• NBRC (CRT or RRT)
• BLS (AHA preferred, RQI acceptable but non-RQI preferred)
• ACLS (AHA only; required for RRT and Emergency Department roles)
• PALS and NRP (required only for RRT-NICU/Pediatric roles)
• State Respiratory Therapist License (Ohio RRT license required)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an RRT
• No explicit prior travel experience required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID required on assignment
• Criminal background check (FCRA compliant 7-year search) 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 as processing can take up to 30 days; fingerprints may not be pending 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 (N95 or equivalent) required within 12 months of start; must be updated annually; PAPRs not supplied by client
• Negative 2-step TB test or equivalent within 6 months of start; must be renewed annually; chest x-ray required if prior positive TB test
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start; updated annually; instant drug screens not accepted
• 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 of prior work history, including at least 2 years of clinical practice in an acute care setting 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) required prior to start; must be completed on a computer using Chrome browser
• Modules include watching training videos before tests; skipping videos will lock out candidate
• TB results must be uploaded manually to advance through onboarding modules
• Badge pickup required prior to or on first day of assignment
• Fingerprinting onsite may be allowed on first day if agency results are pending, subject to facility approval

Additional Notes

• All work history, including previous work with the healthcare system, must be included in the application
• Requests for time off and scheduling must be communicated during submission and interview
• Candidates working with pediatric patients (RRT-NICU) have additional fingerprinting and certification requirements

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists licensed in Ohio seeking a travel contract opportunity with a reputable healthcare system.