Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Memphis, Tennessee
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (RRT Pediatrics / Respiratory)

Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Required (first-time travelers not accepted)
• Shift: Nights (schedule to be discussed during interview)
• Weekend Requirement: As needed; weekend block schedule may be considered but not guaranteed
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (local radius rule: 100 miles)
• Start Dates: Multiple start dates available (e.g., 2/9, 2/16, 2/23)

Licensure & Certifications

• Licenses:

  • Tennessee license required at time of submission
  • Must comply with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) guidelines
• Certifications Required:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) only (CRT not accepted)
  • ACLS (AHA or ARC)
  • BLS (AHA or ARC)
  • PALS (AHA or ARC) required for RRTs at this facility
  • NRP required for RRT-NICU at this facility

Experience & Special Requirements

• Pediatric experience required
• Driver’s license must be included with submission
• All Return to Office (RTO) restrictions must be included at time of submission

Facility Highlights

• Children’s Hospital
• Level I Pediatric Trauma Center

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including statewide, county, federal, and education verification (within 60 days of start)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and annually thereafter
• Education verification required (diploma/transcript not accepted in lieu)
• Sex offender search and Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry search (for TN facilities)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit mask test (3M N-95 only) within 1 year of start, must pass without limitations
• Immunizations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for this facility)
  • Proof of vaccinations or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
  • Hepatitis B vaccine series or positive titer or signed declination
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (no pending compliance allowed)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for onsite candidates during flu season
• Two recent professional references required
• Skills checklist and internal evaluation required for candidates employed with agency for one year or more

Dress Code

• Navy blue scrubs for RRTs
• No prints or embroidered scrubs allowed
• Photo badge required prior to start with strict guidelines (passport-style photo)

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with pediatric expertise who have prior travel contract experience and meet all licensure and certification requirements.