Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Harrison, Arkansas
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location

• Harrison, Arkansas

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Weekend night shifts
• Hours: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts)
• Total hours per week: 36
• No call required
• Floating within scope as needed

Job Requirements

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Arkansas
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association, ARC, or US Department of Defense accepted)

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license (primary source verification required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association, ARC, or US Department of Defense accepted)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation required
• Criminal background check within 3 months of start, including:

  • 7-year criminal history check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Social Security trace
  • County, nationwide, sex offender checks
  • FACIS Level 3 screening
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
• Education verification required
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Completed employment application/resume
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Initial physical exam and annual updates attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Annual mask fit test prior to start
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year of start; if positive, clear chest X-ray and health department clearance required
• Required immunizations or documented immunity (titer or vaccination) or approved declination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); unvaccinated candidates must wear masks on shift
• COVID-19 vaccination or facility-approved declination required
• Drug screening:

  • 9-panel drug screen within 2 weeks of start (including marijuana)
  • Instant drug screen within last 12 months acceptable but not required annually

Additional Notes

• Floating may be required within the scope of practice
• Block scheduling options may be discussed during interview

This position does not require prior travel experience.