Registered Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Cleveland, Ohio
Fairview Hospital

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

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Position Details

• Accepting CRT or RRT candidates
• Must have at least 2 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Must hold a current Ohio RRT license at time of submission
• NBRC and BLS certifications required and must be in hand at time of submission
• Work schedule includes weekends as needed and potential floating to other facilities within the system
• Contract duration options: 8 or 12 weeks

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Ohio RRT License (mandatory)
• NBRC certification (CRT or RRT)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA preferred, RQI acceptable but non-RQI preferred
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required for RRTs working in Emergency Department
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required for RRT-NICU specialty
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Required for RRT-NICU specialty

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID must be carried during assignment
• Criminal background check required prior to start; must be updated if break in service exceeds 2 months
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start; must be completed before onboarding
• Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming ability to perform essential job functions
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold/T-Spot) within 6 months of start, renewed annually
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start, updated annually (specific approved mask models required)
• Drug screening (10 panel + Nicotine) within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Immunization or titer proof required for: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 31 - Mar 31)

Documentation & Training

• Transcript/Diploma required for all candidates
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, updated annually
• Employment application must include 3 years of prior work history, with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar specialty
• Two recent satisfactory pre-employment references required
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules (4-5 hours) prior to start; must be completed on a computer using Chrome browser
• HIPAA orientation and safety manual acknowledgement required, updated annually
• I9/E-Verify attestation required

Additional Notes

• Candidates may be required to float to other facilities within the system as needed
• Fingerprinting and badge pickup occur onsite after completion of required modules
• Candidates working with pediatric patients (RRT-NICU) have additional fingerprinting requirements during onboarding
• All work history, including any previous positions within the system, must be included in the candidate profile

This position is ideal for experienced respiratory therapists licensed in Ohio seeking a travel/contract role with a reputable healthcare system.