Certified Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Cleveland, Ohio
Fairview Hospital

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

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Position Summary

• Accepting CRT or RRT credentials.
• Must have 2 years of experience as an RRT.
• Must hold an Ohio RRT license at time of submission.
• NBRC and BLS certifications required and must be current at time of submission.
• Work schedule includes weekends as needed; may float to other facilities within the system.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Ohio RRT License (required)
• NBRC Certification (current)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only; RQI acceptable but non-RQI preferred
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for RRTs working in Emergency Department
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Required for RRT-NICU specialty
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Required for RRT-NICU specialty
• Background Checks: Criminal background check (FCRA compliant 7-year search), EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG monthly checks
• Fingerprinting: FBI and BCI fingerprints within 12 months of start; must be completed prior to start (code 4723.09 Nursing)
• Photo ID: Valid government-issued photo ID required on assignment

Health & Safety Requirements

• Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming ability to perform essential job functions.
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start; must be updated annually (specific approved N95 masks).
• 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.

Additional Requirements

• Must include 3 years prior work history, with at least 2 years clinical practice in an acute care setting relevant to the assignment.
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start; updated annually.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required; updated annually.
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules (4-5 hours) prior to start.
• Badge photo and badge pickup required before starting assignment.
• I9/E-Verify attestation required.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Locals are accepted at the same rate.
• Scheduling and time-off requests must be communicated during submission and interview.

This position is ideal for respiratory therapists with solid acute care experience and current Ohio licensure seeking a 12-week travel contract in Cleveland, Ohio.