Registered Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Shift: Night Shift, 3x12-hour shifts, weekends required
• Floating: May be required between campuses
• Patient Ratio: Not applicable
• Equipment: GE Ventilators

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Ohio
• Minimum of 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• High School Diploma or College Diploma or official transcripts from a Respiratory Therapy program (third-party verification acceptable; unofficial transcripts not accepted)

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable) – check unit requirements
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)
• Other certifications may be unit-specific; verify per assignment

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation confirmation required for Respiratory Therapy program
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending
• Dress code and hand hygiene policy acknowledgment required
• Confidential Fraud, Waste, Abuse, and Compliance Reporting training and acknowledgment required
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and signed annually

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, documenting good health and free of contagious disease
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or chest x-ray if positive
• TB questionnaire required in lieu of annual TB test renewal
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters required if low titer
• Hepatitis B: Titer or 3-vaccine series; signed declination acceptable
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemption requires documentation
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); decliners must wear a mask
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Competency Requirements

• Unit-specific competency exams required
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required for Aya candidates
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for all RNs within 1 year of start (not applicable for this RRT role)

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership (not applicable for non-clinical candidates)
• Employment application required
• Skills checklist required

Notes

• Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory
• Fingerprinting and background checks are time-sensitive and must be completed prior to or shortly after start
• Floating between campuses may be required, so flexibility is important
• Weekend night shifts are mandatory

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists who are comfortable with night shifts, weekend work, and working in a multi-campus environment.