Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Neuro Diagnostics
Columbus, Georgia
Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown

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

Location

• Columbus, Georgia

Contract Length

• 8 weeks

Specialty

• Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics

Patient Population

• Infants to Geriatrics (Primarily adult patients, including pediatric intubated patients)

Work Setting

• Level 2 trauma center
• Interventional stroke certified
• Level 3 NICU (regional transport resource)
• Floating within facility and sister campus as needed
• No call requirements
• Every other weekend off (unless otherwise specified)
• Expected to work major holidays depending on number falling within assignment

Shift Details

• Night shift
• 3 shifts per week
• 12 hours per shift (18:30 to 7:00)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, with experience within the last year
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS

Clinical Skills & Responsibilities

• Manage non-invasive and conventional ventilation
• Aerosol therapy
• Bedside pulmonary function tests
• Perform arterial lines and arterial blood gases
• Oxygen management and patient education
• Perform capillary blood gases and draws from lines

Systems Used

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

Orientation & Compliance

• Maximum Return to Office (RTO) time: 7 days
• Full compliance with onboarding requirements required to start on time; delays result in 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length

Blackout Dates (Unavailable for Scheduling)

• Night shift: June (full blackout), July 5th-31st, August 1st-2nd
• Day shift: June (full blackout), July 15th-31st, August 1st-9th

Required Documentation & Health Compliance

• Background check completed within 30 days prior to start (including education verification and criminal searches)
• State license verification within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification or diploma/transcript required
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with TB questionnaire updated annually)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documented:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer or signed declination)
  • Flu vaccine or declination (required annually during flu season)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start
• Color blindness test required
• Competency exams required (medication, dysrhythmia/EKG, nursing/allied competencies)
• Review and sign facility Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start

Additional Requirements

• 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Verification of most recent work history (can be pending at start with proof of processing)

This position is suitable for Respiratory Therapists with at least 1 year of experience, trauma experience, and required certifications, seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity trauma and NICU setting.