Hyperbaric Technician
Cartersville, Georgia
Cartersville Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Hyperbaric Technician

Location: Cartersville, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Hyperbaric Technician with a specialty in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics. The position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in the specialty. First-time travelers are accepted.

Schedule: Monday - Friday
Call: None
Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed

Required Qualifications

• License: Must hold a valid Georgia state license as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) or relevant to the Hyperbaric Technician role.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics).
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted.

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for RRTs/CRTs.
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required.
• Other certifications such as PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification, and EFM may be required depending on unit specifics; verify with clinical leadership if applicable.
• Competency Exams: Medication Test/Pharmacology, Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (if applicable).
• Color Blind Testing: Required for all candidates.

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance with all documentation and credentialing is required to start on time.
• Orientation hours are non-billable and vary based on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for an 8-week assignment).
• Maximum Return to Origin (RTO) period is 7 days.
• Travelers are expected to work major holidays if they fall within the assignment period (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day).

Required Documentation & Health Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start, including education verification and criminal history.
• Education Verification: Degree related to specialty required; can be pending at start with proof of processing.
• Physical Exam: Required within 12 months of start.
• TB Testing: Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months; TB questionnaire required annually.
• Immunizations:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist within the last 12 months.
• Verification of most recent work history; can be pending at start with proof of processing.
• Two clinical references required.
• Must review and sign facility-specific policies including Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy.

Notes

• Locals are accepted at the same rate.
• Number of non-billable orientation hours is proportional to contract length.
• Facility may require additional unit-specific certifications or competencies; confirm with clinical leadership as needed.

This position offers a structured weekday schedule with no on-call responsibilities, suitable for candidates seeking a travel contract in respiratory/neuro diagnostics with a focus on hyperbaric technology.