Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (RRT)

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics specialty
• 1st time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required

Patient Population

• Neonates
• Adults
• Geriatrics

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or minimum CRTT (Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician) with critical care skills and 5+ years experience as a therapist
• Additional certifications may be required depending on specialty and facility policies (e.g., NRP, PALS)

Skills and Work Setting Requirements

• ABG Interpretation
• CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BiPAP
• Flow-by oxygen delivery
• Troubleshooting high pressure alarms
• Weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Trach collar management
• High flow nasal cannula
• Airway management

Work Schedule and Requirements

• Return to Office (RTO) maximum 7 days
• Weekend shifts every other weekend
• Floating within facility and possibly to an additional nearby campus (within 3 miles)
• No call requirements
• Holiday work expected if major holidays fall during assignment (up to 2 holidays)

Department Systems

• Epic (required)
• Pyxis

Orientation and Compliance

• Full compliance required to start on time; non-compliance results in 2-week delay due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (with additional requirements if prior positive TB)
• Required vaccinations or proof of immunity: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu seasonal vaccination or declination
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions)
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Skills checklist and work history verification required (can be pending at start with proof of processing)
• Medication and competency exams required by agency (not client) including color blindness and dysrhythmia/EKG competency exams

Additional Notes

• Scrub color: Pewter gray
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• Locals accepted at same rate

This position is ideal for respiratory therapists with at least 2 years of experience who are comfortable working with a diverse patient population across neonates to geriatrics, have required certifications, and are flexible with floating and weekend shifts.