Travel Respiratory Therapist
Maryville, Tennessee
Blount Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Location: Maryville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Work schedule includes weekend coverage every other weekend.
• Medication systems used: Pyxis and Omnicell.
• Must have experience in adult critical care and emergency department settings.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Must have 1 year of experience with EPIC electronic health record system.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Experience working with adult patients
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Tennessee CRT license (state license specific to Respiratory Therapist).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC only, RQI acceptable.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC only, RQI acceptable.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or ARC only, RQI acceptable.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – AHA Advanced only.
• National Respiratory Therapist Certification (NBRC RRT or CRT acceptable).
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit specifics (e.g., TNCC, ENPC, EFM, MAB, CPI).

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Experience in adult critical care and emergency department environments.
• At least 1 year of EPIC system experience.

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License required immediately upon signing for computer access and must be carried on duty.
• Background check covering 7 years of history, including all states and counties lived/worked in during that period.
• E-Verify or attestation required.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter.
• Fingerprinting required if applicable based on residency/work history.
• Education verification of highest level completed.
• Drug screening within 1 year of start, updated annually (5-panel minimum).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start attesting ability to meet job demands.
• Immunization and health document requirements including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years if working in high-risk areas)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination documentation
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption (not required for remote workers)

Orientation and Training

• Completion of online modules within 72 hours of assignment (approximately 12 hours).
• Pass/fail testing for medication and arrhythmia competency required prior to start.
• Annual competency exams and core training modules required.
• Respirator fit test completed onsite during orientation.
• Badge photo required prior to start.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Floating policy and contractor acknowledgment documents must be signed as applicable.
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and documentation requirements.
• This is a travel contract position with a defined 13-week duration.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and respiratory therapists considering this travel CRT position.