Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Akron, Ohio
Akron General Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (Travel/Contract)

Location: Akron, Ohio
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Position Details

• Accepting CRT or RRT credentials
• Must have 2 years of experience as an RRT (higher experience requirement applies)
• Ohio Respiratory Therapist license must be in hand at time of submission
• Work schedule: 4x12 hour shifts
• May float to other nearby facilities as needed

Required Certifications

• NBRC certification (current)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA preferred, RQI acceptable but non-RQI preferred
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, required for RRT and Emergency Department roles
• Additional certifications required if working with pediatric/neonatal patients (RRT-NICU):

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Licensure

• Ohio RRT license required

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• No explicit prior travel experience required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check (FCRA compliant 7-year search including SSN trace, nationwide criminal, sex offender, OFAC, FACIS Level 3) required prior to start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required monthly
• Transcript/Diploma verification required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting within 12 months of start; must be completed ASAP (cannot pend at start)
• Fingerprinting onsite may be allowed on first day if agency results pending (approval required)
• I9/E-Verify attestation required

Health and Safety Requirements

• Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming ability to perform essential job functions
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start, updated annually (specific approved masks listed)
• Negative 2-step TB test or chest x-ray within 6 months of start, renewed annually
• TB questionnaire if history of positive TB test
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (no instant drug screens accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 31 - Mar 31); no declinations accepted

Documentation and Onboarding

• Must provide 3 years of prior work history including at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care in a similar specialty
• Two recent satisfactory pre-employment references required
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, updated annually
• HIPAA acknowledgement form required, updated annually
• Online training modules (4-5 hours) must be completed prior to orientation; modules must be completed on a computer using Chrome browser
• Badge pickup required prior to start or on first day (depending on facility)
• TB results must be uploaded to onboarding system to advance through modules

Additional Notes

• Must carry valid government-issued photo ID while on assignment
• Candidates working with pediatric patients (RRT-NICU) have additional fingerprinting and certification requirements
• PAPRs (powered air-purifying respirators) are not supplied by the facility and must be provided by the agency if needed due to failed fit test
• All work history, including previous work at Cleveland Clinic, must be included in application

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists licensed in Ohio seeking a travel contract with a reputable healthcare system.