Registered Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics (Adult Critical Care & ED)
Knoxville, Tennessee
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Work setting includes Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department (ED).

• Required procedures and equipment experience:

  • Nebulized medication therapy (AeroEclipse, Aerobika flutter valves)
  • Chest percussion and bedside parameters (FVC/NIF) for neuro population
  • V60 BiPAP, Comfort Flow Heated High Flow Nasal Cannula Systems
  • Transport ventilators
  • Glidescope intubation and bronchoscopy system
  • Puritan Bennett 980 ventilators
  • Bedside bronchoscopies and percutaneous tracheostomy
  • Radiometer ABL 90 Flex analyzers
  • Nebulized Epoprostenol and HeliOx services

• Holiday time off requests during specified holidays will not be accommodated; exceptions may be discussed onsite after arrival.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Tennessee
• Minimum of 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel assignment
• Current certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• Experience working with Adult patients
• Valid Driver’s License

Experience

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; must have Adult Critical Care and ED experience.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Additional Notes

• Orientation is bi-weekly and mandatory.
• Travelers must comply with strict holiday time off policies.
• Utility bill or lease/mortgage statement required to verify address if living more than 75 miles from contracted facility.
• All certifications must be current and not expire within 45 days of assignment start.
• Screenshots or photos of certifications are not accepted; only actual certificates are valid.
• Background checks must be run under the specified package and include alias name attestation if applicable.

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists comfortable with critical care and emergency settings, who hold the required certifications and licenses, and are ready for a 13-week travel contract on night shifts.