Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Columbus, Georgia
Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Columbus, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least 1 year of experience. First-time travelers are accepted. The patient population ranges from infants to geriatrics, primarily adult patients but includes pediatric intubated patients.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Trauma experience

Work Environment

• Level 2 trauma center with interventional stroke certification and level 3 NICU (regional transport resource)
• Floating required within facility and sister campus as needed
• Every other weekend work required
• No call requirements
• Expected to work major holidays if they fall during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)

Systems Used

• Epic
• Pyxis
• SBAR
• Viasys Vela
• GE Carescape
• Viasys Avea

Orientation & Compliance

• Maximum Return to Office (RTO) time: 7 days
• Full compliance required to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback due to orientation scheduling
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length

Health & Background Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap (highly recommended)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season
• Annual TB questionnaire required

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Verification of most recent work history (can be pending at start with proof it is in process)
• Two clinical references required

Notes

• Scrub color: Slate Gray
• Floating may include sister campus
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This opportunity is ideal for RRTs looking for a travel contract in a trauma and NICU-certified hospital setting with a diverse patient population.