NICU Respiratory Therapist
Manchester, New Hampshire
Elliot Hospital

Job Opportunity: RRT-NICU (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 (6:15 AM - 6:45 PM)
• Call Requirement: None
• Float Requirement: None
• Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend (EOW) required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pediatric Respiratory Therapist license in New Hampshire
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• At least one completed travel assignment
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Comprehensive background check within 30 days of start, including:

  • Social Security Verification
  • National Sex Offender Registry Search
  • National Criminal Search
  • Education Verification
  • State and county criminal searches (excluding NH counties; NH State Police Search required instead)
  • BEAS (Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services) Background Report for NH placements
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 14 days prior to start
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Two professional references within the last 3 years, including one from a supervisor or charge RN
• SSA release and state-specific releases (NH Statewide Release required)
• Pass/fail testing for EKG/Dysrhythmia may be required depending on unit assignment
• Respiratory Safety Clearance questionnaire required prior to start

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Annual fit mask test (N95 or equivalent)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within last 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (2-step PPD or equivalent)
  • TB Questionnaire per CDC guidelines
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Immune titer or 2 vaccines at least 28 days apart
  • Hepatitis B: Immune titer or 3 vaccines at least 28 days apart (declinations accepted with waiver)
  • Varicella: Immune titer or 2 vaccines at least 28 days apart (history of disease not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during October 31 - April 1 period, with medical or religious exemptions allowed via facility-specific waiver forms
• Hepatitis B waiver required if declining vaccine
• Medical and religious exemption forms required for flu and Tdap vaccines if applicable

Additional Notes

• Travelers who have previously been employed by the associated health system are not eligible regardless of separation time
• Passport-style photo required for badge
• Proof of auto insurance required if providing home health or hospice care
• Facility requires documentation of OSHA education (Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification preferred/required depending on unit
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification preferred/required depending on unit
• Competency exams (medication, pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG) may be required for internal purposes and/or facility compliance

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with NICU specialty who meet the licensing and certification requirements and have prior travel contract experience.