Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Neuro Diagnostics
Columbus, Georgia
Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Specialist

Location: Columbus, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Minimum Experience: 1 year (1st time travelers accepted)
• Patient Population: Infants to Geriatrics (Primarily Adult RRT, also Pediatric intubated patients)
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • Georgia RRT License
• Work Setting:

  • Level 2 trauma center
  • Interventional stroke certified
  • Level 3 NICU (regional transport resource)
• Clinical Skills:

  • Manage non-invasive and conventional ventilation
  • Aerosol therapy
  • Bedside pulmonary function tests (Spirometry preferred)
  • Perform arterial lines, arterial blood gases, capillary blood gases, and draws from lines
  • Oxygen management and patient education
• Experience: Trauma experience required
• Unit Systems: Epic, Pyxis, SBAR, Viasys Vela, GE Carescape, Viasys Avea
• Scrub Color: Slate Gray

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes, within facility and sister campus as needed
• Call Requirements: None
• Holiday Work:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, expected to work 2 of them
• Major Holidays Include:

  • New Year’s Eve and Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving/Black Friday
  • Christmas Eve and Day

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time
• Non-compliance results in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 14 weeks = 14 hours)

Required Documentation & Compliance

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS, ACLS, PALS (AHA or ARC accepted; RQI certs acceptable)
• Georgia RRT License
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) if applicable
• State License verification within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification (degree or diploma required for RRTs)
• National certification verification if applicable

Background Checks

• Background check required within 30 days of start
• Must include criminal, sex offender, FACIS, and education verification
• Cannot start with background pending

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
• Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant acceptable if needed)

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (for RNs and LVNs)
• Color blind testing (with alternative assessment if needed)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (for applicable specialties)
• General competency exam for nursing and allied health

Other Requirements

• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Work history verification (can be pending with proof running)
• Two clinical references required

Additional Notes

• Floating may include working at sister campus
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress Policy prior to start

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity trauma and NICU setting with a diverse patient population, requiring strong respiratory therapy skills and trauma experience. Compliance with certifications, health screenings, and facility policies is mandatory for timely onboarding.