Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must provide 2 supervisory references (charge nurses count as only 1 reference).
• Prefer close to 2 years of experience.
• Floating to other units is required for most positions.
• Ohio State license required for Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs).

Required Qualifications

• Current Ohio State license for RRTs.
• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics specialty.
• Must have 2 professional references (manager or supervisor). Peer references are not acceptable.
• Ability to float to different units as needed.

Certifications & Compliance Requirements

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted).
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted).
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted).
• NBRC credential required for RRTs.
• State license verification required within 30 days of start.
• Annual N95 fit testing required (specific mask models accepted).
• TB testing: Two PPDs or IGRA test within 12 months; additional requirements if positive.
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 31 - May 31); medical/religious exemptions require facility approval.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required within the last 10 years.
• Drug screening within 60 days prior to start, including a 9-panel drug test.
• Background check within 30 days of start, including 7-year county search, education verification, and international background check if applicable.
• Fingerprinting (OH BCI/FBI) required within 60 days of start and must be updated for each new contract.
• Education verification required (highest degree verified through National Student Clearinghouse or equivalent).
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable.

Additional Requirements

• Must have a current government-issued photo ID matching the name on license and certifications.
• Address on driver's license must match the address on the RRT license.
• Candidates with Ohio driver's licenses must not live within 60 miles of the facility location (considered local).
• Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Infection Control Policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually.
• Resume or employment application copy required.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Floating to other units is a job expectation.
• All certifications and licenses must have the candidate's legal name exactly as on official documents (no nicknames or misspellings).
• Screenshots or photos of certifications and compliance documents are not accepted.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a pediatric respiratory therapy role requiring strong clinical skills, flexibility, and adherence to strict compliance and credentialing standards.