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Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (Travel)

Location: Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Position in Respiratory Therapy department
Facility located in Hoffman Estates, IL

Required Credentials and Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support) – Must be AHA certified
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Must be AHA certified
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – Must be AHA certified
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Must be AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics certified
Current Respiratory Therapist License with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start
Ascension Respiratory Therapy Contract Worker Onboarding Education Attestation (6 hours pre-hire training with signed attestation)
Ascension Core Competencies – Includes HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; completed within a year of start, updated yearly, minimum 80% score
Ascension Biometric Consent
Ascension Non-Nursing Contingent Worker Pre-Hire Modules/Attestation (Illinois)

Health and Immunization Requirements

MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted
Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite; updated annually
Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination
Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
Positive PPD / Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire: Must provide positive IGRA or PPD results, chest x-ray within one year, and completed TB questionnaire; updated annually
Health Statement: Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Required within specified timeframes prior to start
Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider; no declinations accepted
Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted

Professional and Compliance Requirements

License/Certificate Verification: Must be submitted prior to assignment start
Driver's License/State ID: Must be current and valid, matching address requirements
Ascension Profile (Resume or Professional Profile)
At least two professional references completed prior to first assignment
Criminal Background Check: Includes Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender; completed within 30 days of first assignment and updated annually
EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) Check: Run within 90 days of start, rerun if break in service > 90 days
Ascension Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist completed within one year of start, updated annually
12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start, updated annually; includes testing for 12 specified substances with MRO review if applicable
Education Verification: Verification of relevant education within 90 days of start; updated if break in service > 90 days
Confirmation of Assignment: Documentation of assignment dates on agency letterhead
Employment Verification: Third-party verification for past seven years; updated annually or if break in service > 90 days

Additional Notes

Respiratory Therapy Contract Worker Form is completed onsite by the facility, no need to upload prior to start
Some onboarding documents and attestations must be uploaded by the agency once completed
Post-assignment evaluation and legal name change documentation may be required but are optional

This position requires thorough compliance with Ascension Health’s onboarding, credentialing, and health requirements to ensure patient safety and regulatory adherence.