Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Neuro Diagnostics
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Evangelical Community Hospital

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

Location

• Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 6:45)
• Hours per week: 36
• Weekend and holiday work as needed
• No call requirements
• No floating duties
• May care for COVID-19 patients
• Tobacco and fragrance-free facility

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Pennsylvania
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Respiratory Care Practitioner experience within the last year
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start; updated annually
• Pennsylvania State Police PATCH search (must be finalized prior to start)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Pennsylvania FBI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start; candidate may start with results pending but must have results on file within 45 days or will be removed from assignment
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance required within 5 years; candidate may start with results pending but must have results on file within 45 days or will be removed from assignment
• Education verification of highest degree/diploma/transcripts required
• 2 professional references within 3 years required
• Most recent resume or employment application required
• Annual skills checklist required

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT
• Negative QGold or TSpot TB test within 90 days of start (PPD not accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer or full vaccine series (3 doses) required, or declination with documentation
• Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; if titers negative/equivocal, booster doses required per facility policy
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start
• Seasonal flu vaccine or valid medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccine, medical/religious exemption, or declination accepted
• Respiratory Safety Clearance required within 1 year of start; renew annually
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year (requirement for agency only, not facility)

Additional Requirements

• Clear, professional, passport-style photo for badge
• Completion and signing of facility-specific documents including:

  • Medical Statement Non-Employee Ability to Work
  • Commitment to Health & Wellness
  • Code of Conduct
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Non-Employee Affidavit
  • Hepatitis B declination form (if applicable)
  • Safety and Security Vehicle Registration (if applicable)
• Completion of Learning Management System (LMS) modules as assigned (primarily for RNs and CNAs; confirm if applicable)
• No scheduling requests approved; maximum return-to-office (RTO) time is 7 days

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Candidate will be reviewed by clinical staff for fit before manager interview.
• Facility is tobacco and fragrance free; candidates must be notified prior to submission.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and respiratory therapists considering this travel contract opportunity.