Registered Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Akron, Ohio
Akron General Medical Center

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

Location: Akron, Ohio
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Position Details

• Accepting CRT or RRT credentials
• Must have 2 years of experience as an RRT (higher experience requirement applies)
• Ohio Respiratory Therapist license must be in hand at time of submission
• NBRC and BLS certifications required
• Schedule: 4x12 hour shifts
• May float to other facilities within the system as needed

Required Certifications

• NBRC (for CRT and RRT candidates)
• BLS (AHA preferred, RQI acceptable but non-RQI preferred)
• ACLS (AHA only; required for RRT and Emergency Department roles)
• PALS and NRP (AHA/AAP only; required for RRT-NICU roles)
• State Respiratory Therapist License (Ohio RRT License required)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of clinical practice as an RRT in an acute care setting
• All work history, including prior work with the healthcare system, must be included

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check (FCRA compliant 7-year search) required prior to start; must be updated if break in service exceeds 2 months
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Transcript/Diploma verification required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start; must be completed prior to start or approved for onsite completion on first day (case-by-case)
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start; must be updated annually
• HIPAA acknowledgement form required and must be updated annually
• I9/E-Verify attestation required

Health and Safety Requirements

• Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming ability to perform essential job functions
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 12 months of start; must be updated annually; onsite testing not accepted
• 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 (or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start; annual renewal required
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 31 - Mar 31); no declinations accepted

Orientation and Onboarding

• Completion of online training modules (4-5 hours) prior to start; must be completed on a computer using Chrome browser
• Modules include watching training videos before tests; skipping videos will lock out candidate
• Badge pickup required prior to or on first day of assignment
• TB results must be uploaded to advance through onboarding modules
• Candidates working with pediatric patients (RRT-NICU) will complete fingerprinting onsite as part of onboarding

Additional Notes

• Must carry a valid government-issued photo ID while on assignment
• Two recent satisfactory pre-employment references required
• Application must include at least 3 years of prior work history, with 2 years in a similar acute care clinical setting
• Skills checklist specific to unit required and must be updated annually

This position offers an opportunity to work in a reputable healthcare system with a structured onboarding and compliance process, requiring solid respiratory therapy experience and current certifications.