Registered Respiratory Therapist – Adult Critical Care/ED
Randallstown, Maryland
Northwest Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location

• Randallstown, Maryland

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Schedule: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Full-time with weekend rotation

Required Experience

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2 years of experience preferred
  OR
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 5 years of experience
• Adult Critical Care or Emergency Department experience required
• Prior travel experience not required; first-time travelers accepted

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Current, valid RRT license for Maryland
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (AHA Provider Certification or equivalent)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA Provider Certification or equivalent)

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID); temporary paper receipt accepted only as placeholder until official ID is received
• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must include SS trace, counties, nationwide, sex offender, FACIS Level 3, education verification, and international searches if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Employment application and work history verification for last 7 years (verification can be pending at start)
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to meet essential job functions
• Negative TB test (PPD, GOLD, or TSPOT) or chest X-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire updated annually
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant screen accepted as placeholder)
• Immunizations:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters required if negative)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters or proof of chickenpox history if negative)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or signed declination)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Respirator fit test to be completed onsite; annual expiration required for new contracts

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Unit-specific skills checklist required
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency exams (Relias or Prophecy platforms only; must be renewed annually)
• EKG exam is time-sensitive with limited attempts; remediation required if failed
• Stroke and Trauma CEUs may be required; stroke CEUs must be stroke-related and updated annually; trauma CEUs required after 27th week of work and renewed annually
• Attendance, floating, and time and attendance policies must be reviewed and signed
• Badge photo required for facility ID badge
• Parking registration form must be completed and signed
• Consent to release information form required prior to start
• ReadySet account setup and health assessment surveys must be completed before starting

Additional Notes

• References: 2 professional references within 2 years of start required for travel assignments
• Orientation includes acknowledgment of pass/fail testing policies
• Radiation badge not required for this role

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Maryland
• Minimum of 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience working with adult patients
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification