Certified Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Abilene, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Location: Abilene, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work with general/all patient populations, including NICU experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience required in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics specialty.
• Will accept Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential.
• First-time travelers may be considered, but prior travel experience is strongly preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Texas.
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• I9 or attestation form.
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year background check updated annually.
  • Federal and state-specific checks (e.g., EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG).
• Education verification (transcript or diploma).
• State license verification within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification for Respiratory Therapists.
• Facility-specific documents and acknowledgments to be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing.
• Fit mask test (3M 1860 Regular or 3M 1860S), updated annually.
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
  • Required vaccinations or positive titers for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (with possible exemptions).
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including THC within 10 business days prior to start; no pending results allowed.
• Pass/fail testing for Telemetry nurses (if applicable).
• Medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable.
• Color blindness testing (online acceptable).

Additional Information

• Orientation includes mandatory modules (~3-4 hours).
• Parking available during orientation and employment.
• Multiple facility-specific acknowledgments and compliance forms required before start.
• Two professional references required within 3 years of start.
• Resume or employment application required.
• Skills checklist updated annually.

This position is ideal for experienced Certified Respiratory Therapists with NICU experience who are interested in travel assignments and meet the outlined compliance and certification requirements.