Respiratory Therapist
Cleveland, Ohio
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (Travel)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Experience

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard industry requirement (no lower value to compare)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention of prior travel experience requirement)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association only) – Required for clinical positions
• NBRC (National Board of Respiratory Care Certification) – Required
• Valid Permanent Professional License – Primary source verification required within 30 days of start; temporary licenses NOT accepted

Required Health & Immunization Credentials

• COVID-19 Vaccine: Preferred but not required; medical or religious exemptions accepted
• MMR: Positive titers within last 15 years required; booster protocol applies if low titer
• Varicella: Positive titers within last 15 years required; booster protocol applies if low titer
• Hepatitis B: Proof of full series, partial series with declination, or positive titers within 15 years accepted
• Tdap: Vaccination within last 10 years required; no declinations accepted
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct-Mar); declination requires mask-wearing and completion of specific forms
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Negative test within last 6 months required; if positive, clear chest x-ray and current TB questionnaire required
• Fit Test: Completed within 1 year of start; specific mask models listed

Additional Health Requirements

• Physical/Health Statement: Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year stating ability to work without restrictions
• Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start; instant drug screens not accepted
• Positive PPD: If applicable, clear chest x-ray and annual TB questionnaire required

Professional & Compliance Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 6 months including Social Security Trace, County searches, National Sex Offender, and FBI fingerprint check (depending on residency duration in Ohio)
  • Ohio Fingerprints (BCI&I check) and FCRA-compliant National Database Criminal background check required
• Employment Verification: Verification of employment within last 5 years through third-party
• Education Verification: Highest level of education verified through third-party; international equivalency required if applicable
• Competency Exams: Must score at least 80% on relevant department exams within 1 year prior to start
• Core Competencies: Must be completed within 1 year prior to start with 80% passing score (includes HIPAA, OSHA, Joint Commission topics)
• Skills Checklist: Clinical skill-specific checklist to be completed within 1 year prior to start (initial hire only)
• I-9 Attestation: Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. required
• OIG Search & SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC Checks: To be completed within 6 months prior to start (initial hire only)
• UHS Module Completion Certificate: Completion of required safety and compliance training modules prior to clearance; renewal annually
• Driver's License/State ID: Non-expired ID required

Submission Requirements

• Resume (Education and Work History)
• Two Professional References (within last 2 years)
• Job Application (agency form)
• Employment History Form (specific to hospital system)
• UHS Badge Photo (headshot, shoulders up, plain background, JPEG)

This position requires strict adherence to credentialing, health, and compliance standards to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.