Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Macon, Georgia
Coliseum Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist - NICU

Location

• Macon, Georgia

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 12 weeks

Unit Details

• Primary role in Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) not accepted
• Must be proficient and able to function independently in critical care of neonates (>22 weeks gestational age), including:

  • Intubation
  • Obtaining arterial blood samples
  • Assisting in high-risk, low-volume bedside procedures
• Must also possess adult critical care skills, including:

  • Intubation
  • Airway management
  • Arterial line insertion
• Floating within hospital and to a nearby hospital as needed
• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend
• No on-call required

Shift Details

• Day shift
• 3 shifts per week
• 12 hours per shift (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM)
• Total 36 hours per week

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Georgia
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• STABLE certification
• Adult critical care experience including intubation and airway management

Compliance & Screening

• Full compliance with all credentialing and onboarding requirements required to start on time
• Clinical screening will be conducted to determine clinical fit before final approval
• Maximum return-to-office (RTO) time: 7 days
• Must work major holidays if they fall during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)

Orientation

• Non-billable orientation hours proportional to contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Orientation schedule is bi-weekly

Health & Background Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start; must be complete prior to start
• Education verification required; diplomas required for RRTs
• Physical exam within 12 months of start required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months required; if past positive, additional documentation required
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start; results must be available before start
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documentation of immunity:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap highly recommended but not required

Additional Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness testing required; alternative assessment available if needed
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for critical care specialties; up to 3 attempts allowed

Documentation & Policies

• Must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist within 12 months required
• Verification of most recent work history required; can be pending at start with proof of processing

This position is ideal for a Respiratory Therapist with neonatal and adult critical care skills seeking a travel contract in a Level 3 NICU setting.