Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Mountainside, New Jersey
Children's Specialized Hospital Mountainside

Job Opportunity: RRT Pediatrics (Travel/Contract)

Location: Mountainside, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (3 shifts of 12 hours each per week)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Patient Population: Infant, Pediatric, and Adolescent

Job Description

• Provide respiratory therapy services with a focus on ventilator management.
• Utilize Meditech charting system.
• Work every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday).
• First-time travelers are accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pediatric Respiratory Therapist license in New Jersey.
• Minimum 1.5 years of Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year.
• NBRC certification.
• Experience with ventilator management.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID) must be provided within 48 hours of signing.
• Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-level searches.
• Drug screen (10-panel urine) within 30 days of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility requirements.
• Physical exam within the last 12 months confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease.
• Respiratory medical clearance and on-site fit testing mandatory prior to start; must be updated annually.
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually.
• Completion of facility-specific education and safety acknowledgments prior to start.
• References: Two references within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference.
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history.
• Work history verification for at least 1 year prior to start date (New Jersey state requirement).
• Skills checklist updated annually.

Certifications & Competencies

• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) — confirm with recruiter.
• Pass required competency exams (medication/pharmacology, EKG/dysrhythmia, IV therapy) within 72 hours of signing.
• Color blindness testing if job tasks require color discrimination.
• Annual education sign-off and facility-specific training completion required.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Annual OSHA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission training.
• Latex allergy screening questionnaire if applicable.
• Fit test questionnaire must be completed within 48 hours of confirmation.
• Drug testing panel includes cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, benzodiazepines, methadone, PCP, and others.
• Immunization requirements include proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer required)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)

Additional Notes

• Scrub color is flexible.
• All requests for time off (RTO) must be submitted and approved before an offer is made.
• Candidate must bring all required documentation to orientation.
• Facility-specific forms and consents must be completed and submitted timely.
• Candidates with name changes must provide proof and ensure all documents reflect legal names.
• On-site fit testing requires clean-shaven face unless religious accommodation is approved.
• Candidates must comply with floating policies if switching between sites.

This position offers a structured 13-week travel contract with a pediatric focus, requiring specialized respiratory therapy skills and compliance with comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.