Registered Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Maryville, Tennessee
Blount Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Maryville, Tennessee
Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend

Job Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Additional Experience: Must have experience in adult critical care and emergency department settings
• Epic Experience: At least 1 year of EPIC system experience required
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • Tennessee State RRT License

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Environment & Systems

• Medication dispensing systems used: Pyxis and Omnicell
• Respirator fit testing will be completed onsite during orientation

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year background check within 12 months of start date
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter
  • Fingerprinting may be required depending on residency and state history
• Education Verification: Highest level of education must be verified (diplomas not accepted as placeholders)
• Licenses: Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start
• Drug Testing: 5-panel drug screen within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands
  • Immunizations and titers including:

    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if working in high-risk areas)
    • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
    • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B documentation or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required (not required for 100% remote workers)
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required annually
  • Core training parts I, II, and III required annually (including OSHA, patient safety, cultural diversity, etc.)
• Pass/Fail Testing: Medication and arrhythmia tests required for RNs and certain tech roles; two attempts allowed with an 84% passing score
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with specific background and lighting requirements

Orientation & Training

• Completion of online modules (approx. 12 hours) within 72 hours of assignment
• 16 hours of non-billable orientation onsite
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., TNCC, ENPC, CPI, MAB)

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced Respiratory Therapist with at least 2 years of RRT experience, including adult critical care and emergency department exposure. The role requires night shifts with every other weekend coverage and mandates multiple certifications and compliance with extensive background, health, and competency documentation. Orientation includes online modules and onsite training.

Note: All certifications must be current and cannot expire within 30 days of the assignment start date.