Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Neuro Diagnostics
Cleveland, Ohio
Fairview Hospital

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

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 12 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Facility: Hospital setting (Fairview Hospital, part of a major health system)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Position Requirements

• Credentials:

  • CRT or RRT accepted (must have current NBRC certification)
  • Must have Ohio RRT license in hand at time of submission
  • Minimum 2 years of experience as an RRT
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required (AHA preferred, RQI acceptable but non-RQI preferred)
  • ACLS required for RRTs working in Emergency Department (AHA only)
  • PALS and NRP required for RRT-NICU (pediatric/neonatal specialty)

• Licensing & Certifications:

  • Ohio RRT license mandatory
  • Current NBRC certification
  • BLS required for all candidates
  • Additional certifications depending on specialty (ACLS, PALS, NRP)

• Experience:

  • At least 2 years clinical practice in an acute care setting, preferably in a similar specialty area

Work Schedule & Duties

• Contract duration: 8 or 12 weeks (this posting is for 12 weeks)
• Weekends as needed
• May float to other facilities within the health system as needed

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check (FCRA compliant 7-year search including SSN trace, nationwide criminal, sex offender, OFAC)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required monthly
  • FBI and BCI fingerprinting within 12 months of start (must be completed before start; no pending fingerprints allowed)
  • Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprint attestation required

• Health & Safety:

  • Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to perform essential job functions
  • Fit mask test within 12 months, updated annually (specific approved N95 masks required)
  • Negative 2-step TB test or chest x-ray within 6 months, renewed annually
  • Required immunizations or titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Negative 10-panel + nicotine drug screen within 12 months, updated annually
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (no declinations accepted)

• Training & Onboarding:

  • Completion of facility-specific online training modules (4-5 hours, must be done on a computer using Chrome) prior to orientation
  • HIPAA and safety manual acknowledgements updated annually
  • Unit-specific competency exam and skills checklist required annually
  • Badge photo and badge pickup required before start
  • I9/E-Verify attestation required

• Work History & References:

  • Must provide 3 years of prior work history including at least 2 years clinical acute care experience in a similar specialty
  • Two recent satisfactory pre-employment references required

Additional Notes

• All work history, including any previous positions within the health system, must be included in the candidate profile
• Scheduling and time-off requests must be communicated during submission and interview
• Candidates working with pediatric patients (RRT-NICU) have additional fingerprinting and onboarding requirements onsite

This position is ideal for experienced respiratory therapists licensed in Ohio, seeking a travel contract role in a reputable hospital system with comprehensive onboarding and compliance standards.