Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Bristol, Tennessee
Bristol Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Location

• Bristol, Tennessee

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Night shift, 3 shifts per week
• Shift hours: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM
• 36 hours per week total
• No on-call duties
• Hospital may cancel one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes
• Additional overtime shifts may be available and flexed as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Tennessee
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Current AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Current AHA PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification

Orientation

• General orientation begins on Mondays
• Monday orientation includes online computer-based learning (CBLs)
• 16 hours of non-billable orientation required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years; updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification required
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry check required if licensed or working in Tennessee
• Photo for badge must be submitted within 48 hours of contract signing (neutral background, no filters, visible face, no bulky jewelry)
• Completion of facility-specific forms including dress code, smoking/tobacco use policy, contaminated sharps and body fluid exposure statement, influenza policy, and respirator medical evaluation questionnaire (time sensitive)
• Respiratory medical clearance form to be completed by candidate and facility
• CDC facial hair guidelines for respirator use must be followed

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start date (not required annually)
• Respirator fit testing completed onsite; religious exemptions require documentation
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) titers or vaccination documentation
• Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
• Varicella titer or vaccination documentation
• Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start (instant test acceptable as placeholder)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 29 – Mar 31)

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist required
• References: minimum 2 preferred, 3 ideal

This position offers a structured night shift schedule with comprehensive orientation and compliance requirements, suitable for respiratory therapists with at least one year of experience and appropriate certifications.