Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Midland, Texas
Midland Memorial Hospital

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

Location: Midland, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Start Date: January 12 or January 19 (latest)

Position Summary

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required (CRT not accepted)
• Adult critical care focus
• Strong experience required in ICU/CCU, ER, and Level II Trauma
• Experience in large facilities strongly preferred

Required Experience

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but strong ICU/CCU, ER, and Trauma experience required (implies several years of critical care experience)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications & Licenses Required

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) – mandatory
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – required for ER experience
• NIH Stroke Certification – required for all clinical positions
• State License – valid Texas license required within 30 days of start
• Tech Certification Verification – national certification verification required within 30 days of start (e.g., NBRC for RRT)
• Other certifications as applicable (PALS, NRP, CHEMO, EFM, ENPC) may be required depending on specific duties

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 10-year criminal background check required within 30 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal History Search required within 30 days prior to start
• Texas Employee Misconduct Registry and Employability Status Check required within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification and transcript/diploma verification as applicable
• Drug screening required (negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; additional onsite drug screen during orientation)
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract)
• N95 Fit Mask test required within 1 year of start (PAPR not accepted)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (within 12 months)
  • Rubeola (Measles) – positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Mumps – positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Rubella – positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B – positive titer or series
  • Varicella – positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or agency declination (required Oct 1 - Mar 31)

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• General Competency Exam within 1 year of start
• Age Specific Competency Exam within 1 year of start

Facility Specific Requirements

• Confidentiality and Security Agreement to be signed prior to start
• Drug Screening and Blood Testing Consent Form to be signed prior to start
• TB Questionnaire required for all candidates
• Compliance Checklist to be signed by candidate and agency
• Certification by Cost Center review (quality management use)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required and updated annually

Additional Notes

• Must have strong ICU/CCU, ER, and Trauma (Level II) experience
• Experience in large facilities preferred
• RRT credential mandatory; CRT not accepted
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with critical care and trauma experience seeking a travel contract in Texas.