Pediatric Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Hartford, Connecticut
Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RRT Pediatrics (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with pediatric experience. This position requires floating within scope and working every other weekend. Charting is done in EPIC. Scrub color is navy blue.

Required Qualifications

• License: Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Facility does not accept Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics specialty.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only (RQI and HeartCode Complete acceptable)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only (RQI and HeartCode Complete acceptable)
• Special Requirements: Pediatric experience required.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted at same rate).

Work Schedule

• Every other weekend required.
• Floating within scope required.

Additional Requirements

• Must provide a clear copy of driver’s license or passport.
• Background checks including 7-year search, aliases, nationwide, statewide, and sex offender searches required within 30 days of start.
• Education verification required.
• Competency exams with 80% or higher pass rate required within a year of start.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, signed by NP, PA, or MD, documenting ability to work full day without restrictions.
• Respiratory fit test required annually.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination proof
  • Hepatitis B immunity or signed declination
  • Flu seasonal vaccination or approved exemption required annually
• Drug testing: 10 panel within 30 days of start, updated annually.
• References: Two references within past 2 years who directly supervised the candidate.
• Employment history verification for last 7 years required.
• Skills checklist updated annually.

Facility & Documentation

• Must sign confidentiality, code of conduct, conflict of interest, contractor checklist, and pediatric medication calculation exam documents prior to start.
• Photo for badge required.
• HIPAA acknowledgement and competency required annually.
• OSHA mandatory training required annually.

This role is ideal for RRTs with pediatric experience looking for a travel contract in Connecticut with a reputable healthcare system.