Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Plattsburgh, New York
The University of Vermont Health Network Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (RRT)

Location: Plattsburgh, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Summary

• Assignment duration: up to 16 weeks
• Start date: April 6 (flexible scheduling required)
• Must be flexible with schedule including a minimum of every other weekend and/or adjusted schedules to meet unit and patient care needs
• Support may be needed in nursery and ER as required

Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years of Respiratory Therapist experience (higher value between 2-3 years)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP): Required or at least some experience/exposure to neonatal/pediatric population
• EPIC Experience: Must have EPIC experience within the past 2 years (non-negotiable)
• Licensure: New York state license or proof of application with applied date required at submission (NY licensing takes 6-8 weeks)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Schedule

• Monday through Sunday coverage
• No block schedules
• Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays

Transportation

• Public transportation is NOT accessible in this area
• Reliable personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended
• Vehicles should have all-season or snow tires from November through April

Certifications & Verifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA certified
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certified
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA certified
• National Tech Certification verification within 30 days of assignment start
• State License primary source verification within 30 days of start and upon expiration
• Background check within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification as applicable
• Skills checklist within 12 months
• Work history verification for the past 2 years
• 2 professional references from assignments within the last 3 years

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• N95 Fit Mask test prior to assignment start and updated annually (specific acceptable mask types)
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • Tdap within 10 years or titer
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray if positive, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series and titer or signed declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or exemption (NY and VT requirements differ slightly)
  • COVID-19 vaccination or declination
  • Pneumonia vaccination or declination (required for NY facilities)
• Drug testing within 12 months of start (required for NY facilities)

Additional Requirements

• Completion of EPIC and Cornerstone modules prior to start (approx. 8 hours, non-billable)
• Photo for badge (passport style, plain background, no logos or hats) required two weeks prior to start
• Auto insurance required if using personal or rental vehicle
• Various facility-specific policies and forms must be reviewed and completed prior to start (dress code, telephone usage, emergency contact, abuse registry consent, COVID questionnaire, etc.)
• COVID testing protocol on Day 1 of work (may require early arrival for testing)
• Must explain any employment gaps over 90 days
• Complete all required documentation and verifications timely to avoid delays

Notes

• This position requires flexibility and the ability to work in multiple areas including nursery and ER as needed
• Reliable transportation is critical due to lack of public transit
• NY licensure process timing must be considered when planning start date

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Respiratory Therapist travel contract in New York.