Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital

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

Location

• Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Shift: Mixture of night shifts including 12-hour shifts (7pm-7am) and 8-hour shifts (11pm-7am)
• Hours per week: 36 (0.9 FTE)
• Every other weekend required
• Holidays as needed
• No call or floating required
• May care for COVID-19 patients
• Tobacco and fragrance-free facility

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Pennsylvania
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Experience with Epic

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) as applicable
• Other certifications as required by the unit or specialty

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check required within 30 days of start; updated annually
• Pennsylvania State Police PATCH search required within 1 year of start; must be finalized prior to start
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse (Childline) Search required 3 business days prior to start; renewed every 5 years
• PA FBI Fingerprinting required within 1 year of start; candidate may start with results pending but must be finalized within 45 days
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification of highest degree/diploma/transcripts required
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (specific to agency requirements)
• 2 professional references within 3 years of start
• Most recent resume or employment application required
• Annual skills checklist

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT
• Fit mask testing within 1 year of start; must be updated annually
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days of start; PPD not accepted
• Required vaccinations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (full vaccine series or positive titer preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or valid medical/religious exemption during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccine or valid exemption/declination

Documentation and Facility Requirements

• Clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Completion and signing of facility-specific documents including:

  • Medical Statement Non-Employee Ability to Work
  • Commitment to Health & Wellness
  • Code of Conduct
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Non-Employee Affidavit
  • Hepatitis B Declination form (if applicable)
  • Safety and Security Vehicle Registration (if applicable)
  • Review of facility policies such as "Wellspan Way"

Competency and Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (pass/fail) required within 72 hours of contract signing
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing required within 48 hours of contract signing

Additional Notes

• Manager interview required after clinical screening
• Return to Office (RTO) maximum 7 days
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• Candidate must notify agency if unable to comply with tobacco/fragrance-free policy

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and respiratory therapists considering this travel contract opportunity.