Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (RRT)

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Respiratory Therapist with a specialty in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics for a travel contract position. First-time travelers are accepted.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the specialty
• CRT candidates must have critical care skills/experience plus 5+ years as a therapist
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Patient Population

• Neonates
• Adults
• Geriatrics

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or minimum CRTT (Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician)
• CRT candidates must meet additional experience requirements as noted above

Required Skills and Competencies

• ABG Interpretation
• CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BiPAP
• Flow-by oxygen delivery
• Troubleshooting high pressure alarms
• Weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Trach collar management
• High flow nasal cannula
• Airway management

Work Environment and Schedule

• Electronic Medical Record system: Epic (required)
• Pyxis medication system
• Scrub color: Pewter gray
• Return to Office (RTO) maximum: 7 days
• Weekend shifts: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes, within facility and possibly to an additional nearby campus (3 miles away)
• No call requirements
• Holiday work expectations:

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

Compliance and Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time
• Non-compliance results in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Orientation hours vary by contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Required Documentation and Health Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID (photo ID required)
• Background check completed within 30 days of start, including education verification
• Diplomas required for RRTs
• Education verification of related degree (can be pending at start with proof)
• State license verification (must be licensed in Georgia)
• Annual NURSYS verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP if applicable)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start (not required by client but required by agency)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (with specific requirements if history of positive TB)
• TB questionnaire updated annually (required for all candidates)
• Immunizations:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (cannot start with results pending)
• Color blind testing required
• Competency exams including medication test/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG (specific to certain units)

References and Verification

• Two clinical references required (agency requirement)
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Verification of most recent employer required (can be pending at start with proof)

Additional Notes

• Floating may include working at a nearby campus within scope of practice
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start

This position is ideal for a Respiratory Therapist with solid critical care skills, comfortable working with a diverse patient population, and able to meet the certification and compliance requirements for a travel contract in Georgia.