Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

RRT Pediatrics

Location: Columbus, Ohio Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day, 3x12 hours (7:00 to 19:30) Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Ohio State license required for RRTs
• NBRC certification required for RRTs
• Two supervisory references required. Charge nurses count for only one reference.
• Current government-issued photo ID required within 24 to 48 hours of signing. Temporary IDs and temporary driver's licenses are not acceptable.
• Legal name must match license and certifications exactly, with no nicknames.
• Criminal background check within 30 days of start, with a 7-year search covering every county lived or worked
• Education verification of highest degree, run as a standalone verification through the National Student Clearing House. Diplomas are not accepted.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start. Medical marijuana cards are not accepted for positive marijuana results.
• Fingerprinting (OH BCI/FBI) within 60 days of start
• Immunization and health documentation, including physical exam, TB screening, MMR, varicella, hepatitis B, Tdap, and seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
• N95 fit test within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Certifications listed in the job data: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, and ENPC (American Heart Association credentials only for AHA-specific courses). Unit requirements should be confirmed.
• Ohio addresses within 60 miles of the facility are considered local, and the facility does not allow local candidates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Close to 2 years of experience (preferred)

Schedule and Assignment Details

• Floating is required for most positions.
• The facility will honor all requested time off (RTO) in a signed contract.
• Travelers are scheduled to work every other weekend, subject to change based on RTO and unit needs.
• For any call-out or absence, the unit will request a makeup shift within the same pay period.