Certified Respiratory Therapist
Bristol, Tennessee
Bristol Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - Travel/Contract

Location

• Bristol, Tennessee

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• No on-call duties
• Schedule flexibility: Hospital may cancel one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes
• Additional overtime shifts available and may be adjusted based on hospital needs without penalty
• General orientation starts on Mondays with online computer-based learning (CBLs)
• Orientation includes 16 hours of nonbillable training

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Tennessee
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Current AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Current AHA PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification

Licensure

• Must hold a valid Respiratory Therapist license appropriate for Tennessee

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years; updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification required
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry check required if licensed or working in Tennessee
• Primary source verification of state license
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (Basic Life Support), PALS
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable
• Photo for badge must meet specific standards and be submitted within 48 hours of contract signing
• Completion of facility-specific forms including dress code, uniform guidelines, exposure statements, smoking/tobacco use policy, influenza policy, and respirator medical evaluation questionnaire (time sensitive)
• Respiratory medical clearance form to be completed by candidate and facility
• CDC facial hair guidelines for respirator use must be followed

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start date (not required by facility but required by agency)
• Onsite respiratory fit mask testing (no outside fit tests accepted)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) titers or vaccination documentation
• Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
• Varicella titer or vaccination documentation
• Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 29 – Mar 31)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must commit to completing drug testing within 10-14 days prior to start date
• References: Minimum 2 references accepted; 3 preferred
• Skills checklist required prior to start

This position is ideal for respiratory therapists seeking a travel contract with a structured day shift schedule and comprehensive orientation and compliance support.