Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

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

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift Options: 3x12 hour shifts or 4x12 hour shifts
• Weekend shifts as needed
• May float to other facilities within the system as needed

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty
• CRT or RRT accepted
• Must have Ohio RRT license in hand at time of submission
• NBRC certification required
• BLS certification required (AHA preferred)

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only, RQI acceptable but non-RQI preferred
• NBRC credential (for CRT and RRT candidates)
• Ohio RRT State License
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for RRT in Emergency Department
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Required for RRT-NICU
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Required for RRT-NICU

Compliance & Background Checks

• Criminal background check (FCRA compliant 7-year search) required prior to start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required monthly on the 15th
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start; must be completed ASAP (cannot pend at start)
• Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprint attestation required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming ability to perform essential job functions
• Negative 2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold TB test/T-Spot within 6 months of start, renewed annually
• TB questionnaire if history of positive TB test
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start, updated annually (specific approved masks required)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Immunizations or titers required for:

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

Additional Requirements

• Two recent satisfactory pre-employment references required
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history, including at least 2 years clinical practice in an acute care setting and similar specialty area
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, updated annually
• HIPAA acknowledgment form required, updated annually
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (approx. 4-5 hours, must be completed on a computer using Chrome)
• Photo for badge required prior to start
• I9/E-Verify attestation required

Notes

• All required certifications and licenses must be current and in hand at time of submission
• Scheduling and time-off requests must be communicated during submission and interview
• Candidates may be required to float to other facilities within the system
• Fingerprinting and background checks must be completed prior to start; delays may impact onboarding
• Candidates working with pediatric patients (RRT-NICU) have additional fingerprinting and certification requirements

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

This position is ideal for respiratory therapists with at least 2 years of experience, holding the necessary Ohio licensure and certifications, who are comfortable working flexible shifts and meeting comprehensive compliance requirements.