Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics (NICU)
Columbus, Georgia
Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - Travel/Contract

Location: Columbus, Georgia
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Patient Population: Infants to Geriatrics (Primarily Adult RRT, also Pediatric intubated patients)
• Facility Type: Level 2 trauma center, interventional stroke certified, Level 3 NICU (regional transport resource)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 1 year
• Trauma experience required
• Pulmonary function testing (Spirometry) preferred
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Georgia RRT License

Skills and Responsibilities

• Manage non-invasive and conventional ventilation
• Aerosol therapy
• Bedside pulmonary function tests
• Perform arterial lines and arterial blood gases
• Oxygen management and patient education
• Perform capillary blood gases and draw from lines

Work Environment and Schedule

• Unit Systems: Epic, Pyxis, SBAR, Viasys Vela, GE Carescape, Viasys Avea
• Scrub Color: Slate Gray
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes, within facility and sister campus as needed
• Call Requirements: None
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays during assignment (see below)

  • New Year’s Eve and Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving/Black Friday
  • Christmas Eve and Day

Compliance and Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 14 weeks = 14 hours)

Required Documentation and Health Compliance

• Photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Background Check (including education verification) completed prior to start
• Diplomas and Education Verification required (can be pending with proof)
• State License verification (Georgia RRT license required)
• Annual NURSYS verification (if applicable)
• Physical Exam (within 1 year)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Mumps (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (no pending results allowed)
• Flu Vaccination or Declination (required during flu season)
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Skills Checklist updated within 12 months
• Work History Verification of most recent employer (can be pending with proof)

Additional Notes

• Floating may include working at sister campus
• No call requirements
• Candidates accepted locally at same rate
• Color Blind Testing required
• Competency exams required for nursing/allied health by agency (not client)

This position is suitable for respiratory therapists with at least 1 year of experience, trauma experience, and required certifications, looking for a travel contract in a busy trauma and NICU setting.