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Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - Travel/Contract

Location: Conyers, Georgia
Contract Length: 12 weeks (interpreted from contract_length value)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Unit Details

CRT not accepted.
Respiratory Care Services include evaluation and treatment of cardiopulmonary function and impairments.
Respiratory Care Practitioners attend all high-risk C-sections and deliveries to manage neonate airways per Neonatal Protocol.
Responsible for airway management and ventilatory support during resuscitations.
Ventilatory care provided in Emergency Department, ICU/CCU, PACU, and Level III nursery.
All care under supervision of a licensed physician.
Patient care decisions based on assessment data and diagnostic analysis.

Schedule & Work Expectations

Weekend: Every other weekend.
Call: None.
Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed.
Holidays: If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it; if 2 holidays, work both; if 3 holidays, work 2 of them.
Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day.

Experience Requirements

Minimum 2 years of specialty experience required.
Unit accepts first-time travelers (no prior travel experience required).

Compliance & Orientation

Full compliance required to start on time.
Non-compliance results in a 2-week delay due to bi-weekly orientation schedule.
Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment).

Certifications & Licenses Required

State License: Must be licensed by the State of Georgia (RRTs & CRTs).
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for RRTs in critical care areas.
BLS (Basic Life Support): Required.
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required if working in pediatric areas.
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required.
EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Online course required within a few months of hire.
Tech Cert Verification: Allied annual license verification within 30 days prior to start.
NURSYS Verification: Annual verification for RN, LPN/LVN, AP within 30 days prior to start.
NIH Stroke Certification: May be required depending on specialty.

Competency Exams

Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs and LVNs).
Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates).
Competency Exam (required for Nursing and Allied by Aya).
Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Tele, MS/Tele, IMCU, ER, Cardiac step-down, ICU, PCU).

Health & Background Requirements

Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start.
TB Testing: Negative PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months; TB Questionnaire required annually.
Immunizations:
- Rubeola (Measles): 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer.
- Mumps: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer.
- Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer.
- Hepatitis B: Series, antibody titer, or signed declination.
- Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer.
Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending.
Flu Vaccination: Required or declination during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31).

Additional Requirements

Background check required within 30 days of start.
Education verification required; diplomas required for RRTs.
References: 2 clinical references required.
Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually.
Work history verification of most recent employer required (can be pending at start with proof).

Notes

Locals accepted at the same rate.
Clinical screening required within 48 hours after candidate confirmation.
Maximum Return to Orientation (RTO) time: 7 days.
Floating may be required within the facility and scope of practice.

This position is suitable for respiratory care practitioners with at least 2 years of experience, including first-time travelers, who are licensed in Georgia and meet the certification and health requirements listed above.