Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Athens, Georgia
Piedmont Athens Regional

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

Location

• Athens, Georgia

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 7 weeks

Specialty

• Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics

Patient Population

• Neonates to Geriatrics

Shift Details

• Night shift
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Experience with intubation, nitric oxide therapy, and COVID-19 patient management
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Work Environment

• 24/7 respiratory therapy department
• Coverage includes all hospital floors:

  • 30-bed ICU
  • 25-bed Open Heart unit
  • 25-bed NICU
  • 47-bed Emergency Department with 5 trauma bays
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Weekend work every other weekend
• No call requirements
• Holiday work expectations:

  • If 1 major holiday occurs during assignment, expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays occur, expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays occur, expected to work 2 of them
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day

Orientation and Compliance

• Maximum Return to Office (RTO) time: 7 days
• Full compliance with onboarding requirements required to start on time; delays result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length

Dress Code

• Scrub color: Any color except all red or all navy blue

Required Pre-Employment and Ongoing Documentation

• Background check completed within 30 days prior to start, including:

  • County and national criminal searches
  • Sex offender registry
  • Education verification of related degree
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• Diplomas required for RRTs
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start (includes amphetamines, methamphetamines, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, cocaine, opiates, methadone, PCP, propoxyphene, THC)
• TB testing (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months; if positive, additional documentation required
• Annual TB questionnaire required regardless of TB test result
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documentation of immunity:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or signed declination (required during flu season)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap highly recommended but not required
• Color blindness test required; alternative assessment available for blood collection tasks if needed

Competency Exams (Aya requirements)

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (for RRTs)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for ICU, Telemetry, ER, and related areas)
• General competency exam for nursing and allied health professionals

References and Verification

• Two clinical references required
• Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually

This position is suitable for experienced Respiratory Therapists with required certifications and Georgia licensure, comfortable working nights in a high-acuity hospital environment covering a broad patient population from neonates to geriatrics. Prior travel experience is required (first-time travelers not accepted).