Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

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

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Accepts CRT or RRT credentials
• Must have 2 years of experience in the specialty (higher requirement confirmed)
• Must hold an Ohio RRT license at time of submission
• NBRC certification and AHA BLS certification required and must be in hand at time of submission
• Work schedule: 8 or 12 week contracts, weekends as needed, may float within respiratory facilities
• All prior work history, including any Cleveland Clinic positions, must be included in the profile

Certifications & Licenses Required

• Ohio RRT License (mandatory)
• NBRC Certification (CRT or RRT candidates)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only; AHA RQI certs acceptable but non-RQI preferred
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required for RRT in Emergency Department
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required for RRT-NICU
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Required for RRT-NICU
• HIPAA Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (updated annually)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of clinical practice in an acute care setting in a similar area to the assignment
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check (FCRA compliant 7-year search) required prior to start; must be updated if break in service exceeds 2 months
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required monthly
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start; must be completed ASAP (cannot pend at start)
• Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprint attestation required
• Transcript/Diploma verification required
• Two recent satisfactory pre-employment references required

Health & Safety Requirements

• Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming ability to safely perform job functions
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start; must be updated annually (specific approved masks listed)
• Negative 2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold TB test/T-Spot within 6 months of start; annual renewal required
• TB questionnaire if history of positive TB test
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or signed declination)
  • 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

Additional Requirements

• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start; updated annually
• Unit-specific skills checklist required; updated annually
• Application must include 3 years prior work history, including at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care setting
• Online training modules (4-5 hours) must be completed prior to start on a computer using Chrome browser; cannot be completed on phone
• Valid government-issued photo ID must be carried while on assignment
• Badge photo required prior to start; badge must be obtained from facility after completing modules

Notes

• Candidates working with pediatric patients (RRT-NICU) have additional fingerprinting and certification requirements
• Scheduling and time-off requests must be communicated during submission and interview
• All required certifications and documents must be uploaded with submission

This position offers a structured travel contract opportunity for experienced Respiratory Therapists with required Ohio licensure and certifications, emphasizing compliance with strict health, safety, and credentialing standards.