Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics
Bristol, Tennessee
Bristol Regional Medical Center

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

Location

• Bristol, Tennessee

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM)
• Hours per week: 36
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• No on-call duties
• General orientation starts on Mondays with online computer-based learning (CBLs)
• Orientation includes 16 hours of non-billable time
• The hospital may cancel or call off one shift biweekly without financial penalty due to census changes
• Additional overtime shifts may be flexed based on hospital census without penalty
• Traveler’s permanent residence must be at least 100 miles from the hospital’s service area

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Tennessee
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Current AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Current AHA PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years; updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification required
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry check if licensed/certified in Tennessee or working in Tennessee
• Primary source verification of state license
• National certification/verification as applicable
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable
• Photo for badge must meet specific standards and be submitted within 48 hours of contract signing
• Completion of facility-specific forms including dress code, contaminated sharps/body fluid exposure statement, smoking/tobacco use policy, influenza policy, and respirator medical evaluation questionnaire (time sensitive)
• Respiratory medical clearance form to be completed by candidate and facility
• Review of CDC facial hair guidelines for respirator use

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required by facility but required by agency)
• Respirator fit testing completed onsite; must comply with CDC facial hair guidelines
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) titers or documented vaccination/boosters
• Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
• Varicella titer or documented vaccination/boosters
• Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Sept 29 – Mar 31)

Additional Requirements

• Two references minimum (three preferred)
• Skills checklist required prior to start

This position is ideal for a Respiratory Therapist with at least one year of experience seeking a travel contract role with day shifts and a structured orientation process. Compliance with all licensing, certification, background, and health requirements is mandatory.