Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

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

Location

• Cleveland, Ohio

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Night shift
• 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Total 48 hours per week

Specialty

• Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Ohio
• Current NBRC credential
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA only (AHA RQI acceptable, non-RQI preferred)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA only (required for Emergency Department roles)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA/AAP only (required if working in NICU/Pediatric roles)

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to safely perform job functions
• Negative 2-step PPD or equivalent TB test within 6 months, renewed annually; chest x-ray required if prior positive TB test
• Annual TB symptom assessment and TB questionnaire if history of positive TB
• Fit mask test within 12 months, updated annually (specific approved N95 masks required; facial hair may require shaving or exemption)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (dilute results allowed one retest; instant drug screens not accepted)
• Immunization or titer proof for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Oct 31 - Mar 31); no declinations accepted

Background and Screening

• Criminal background check (FCRA compliant 7-year search including SSN trace, nationwide criminal, sex offender, OFAC, FACIS)
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting within 12 months prior to start; must be completed ASAP (results required before onboarding)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Verification of diploma/transcript required
• I9/E-Verify attestation required

Onboarding and Training

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules (4-5 hours, must be done on a computer using Chrome; videos must be watched fully before testing)
• Unit-specific competency exam within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Unit-specific skills checklist, updated annually
• Badge photo required prior to start; badge must be obtained from facility after completing modules
• TB test results required to complete onboarding modules

Additional Notes

• Candidates working with pediatric patients (RRT-NICU) will complete fingerprinting onsite during onboarding
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Start date: ASAP
• Shift options include 4x12 or 3x12 hour shifts (4x12 preferred)

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