Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Dalhart, Texas
Coon Memorial Hospital

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

Location: Dalhart, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7 PM - 7 AM
Weekends: Required as needed in rotation
Call: No
Floating: Within scope

Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty (Neonatal and Pediatric experience required)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not accepted for first-time travelers (prior travel experience required)
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• Locals Allowed: No
• Radius Restriction: 50 miles
• Block Scheduling: Willing to discuss during interview
• Start Date: ASAP

Compliance & Documentation

• Proof of I9 or Attestation
• Government issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• Proof of E-Verify or Attestation
• Residency Declaration Form (if working on a compact license)
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal check within a year of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
  • HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
• Certifications (as applicable):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • State License Verification (Primary Source Verification)
  • NURSYS Verification (for RNs)
• Competency Exams and Medication/Pharmacology Competency as applicable
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA compliance)

Health Requirements

• Initial physical exam, updated annually
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• 9-panel Drug Screen within last 12 months (instant acceptable)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/30); mask required if declining

Additional Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Performance evaluations if worked over 1 year with the agency
• Complete employment application/resume
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable unit
• Internal evaluation if worked over 2 years with the agency

Note: This position requires prior travel experience and Neonatal and Pediatric specialty experience. Locals are not allowed to apply.