Pediatric/Neonatal ICU Registered Respiratory Therapist
Austin, Texas
Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (Travel)

Location: Austin, Texas
Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Setting: Pediatric ICU or Neonatal ICU
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Pediatric ICU or Neonatal ICU
• Must hold Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• PALS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program, AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics)
• Current Respiratory Therapist license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment
• Driver’s License/State ID (valid, must match address on file)

Required Onboarding & Testing

• Ascension RT Contract Worker Onboarding Education Attestation (6 hours pre-hire training)
• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80% passing score, 2 attempts allowed)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; updated yearly, minimum 80% score)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills; completed within 1 year of start, updated annually)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Varicella: Documented proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• 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
• Tdap: Valid within last 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test: Annual respiratory fit test required (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite)
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Professional Documentation & Verification

• Resume/Profile submission required
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (completed within 30 days prior to assignment, updated annually)
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days prior to start
• Education Verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days prior to start)
• Employment Verification for past 7 years (updated annually)
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation on agency letterhead

Additional Notes

• Respiratory Therapy Contract Worker Form completed onsite by facility
• Some onboarding documents must be uploaded by the agency after completion
• Post-assignment evaluations and exit surveys may be required

This position is ideal for experienced RRTs with pediatric or neonatal ICU backgrounds seeking travel assignments in Texas.