Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Dallas, Texas
Methodist Dallas Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - Dallas, Texas

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Location: Dallas, Texas (within 90 miles local rate)
Schedule: Weekends and holidays required

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for specialty (no lower value given)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Certifications & Competencies Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for certain units; verify applicability.
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required unless otherwise noted.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for some units; verify applicability.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for L&D and NICU if applicable.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or TCAR: Required for ER and preferred for adult critical care units.
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Required for L&D if applicable.
• ENPC: Acceptable in lieu of PALS for ER.
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for ER, critical care, med-surg, IR, IMC, PCU.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Must pass with 80% or higher; two attempts allowed.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required for certain specialties; two attempts allowed.
• Pass/Fail Testing: Required for all RNs and Cath Lab Techs (medication and EKG exams).
• State License Verification: Required.
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing: Required for all RNs and Cath Lab Techs.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background Check: 7-year check including county criminal, sex offender, state police investigations (behavioral health), and international verification if applicable.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks: Required within 30 days of start.
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen required within 30 days of start (no rapid screens).
• Physical Exam: Required within 12 months of start.
• Fit Mask Test: Completed onsite during orientation; updated annually.
• Negative TB Test or Chest X-Ray: Negative TSpot or QGold within 12 months; annual updates required.
• TB Questionnaire: Required annually after positive TB result.
• Vaccinations & Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap required.
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccine series and positive titer or signed declination form required.
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titers or documentation of 2 MMR vaccines; boosters if titers low.
  • Varicella: Positive titers or documentation of 2 vaccines; boosters if titers low.
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31).
• References: Two professional references within 3 years required.

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo required.
• Job Description Acknowledgement: Must be signed prior to start.
• Mandatory Vaccine Exemptions: Forms required for medical or religious exemptions.
• Security Forms: Must complete facility-specific security forms prior to start.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must provide valid government-issued photo ID or passport.
• All documentation names must match across credentials.
• Some certifications and requirements may vary by unit; candidates should verify with the job description for their specific assignment.

This position requires flexibility for weekend and holiday shifts and adherence to strict credentialing and compliance standards.