Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics Therapist
San Angelo, Texas
Shannon Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - Travel/Contract

Location: San Angelo, Texas
Contract Length: 8 weeks
Start Date: Preferred 1/26; may consider 2/9
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Accepted Credentials: CRT or RRT
Preferred Weekly Hours: 48 hours/week (may consider 36 hours/week)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum required for specialty (default to higher if conflicting info found)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA or ARC accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or ARC accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): AHA or ARC accepted; ICU RNs have 1 year to obtain for longer assignments
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure): Required as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Required as applicable; required for ER, ICU RNs have 1 year to obtain for longer assignments
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Required as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required as applicable; required for ICU and PCU
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy): Required as applicable
• ENPC: Required as applicable
• Tech Cert Verification - National: Required within 30 days of start
• State License Verification: Required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP): Required within 30 days of start
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement: Required, update annually
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing: Required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7 Year Background Check required within 30 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education Verification required
• Pass/Fail Testing during orientation (includes Medication Administration, Restraint, Glucometer tests)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Skills Checklist required, update annually
• Employment Application/Resume required
• 2 References required within 3 years of start

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing)
• Fit Mask Test within 6 months prior to start; annual updates required
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year of start; TB Questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations required (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing):

  • Rubeola (Measles): Positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters if negative/equivocal)
  • Mumps: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters if negative/equivocal)
  • Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters if negative/equivocal)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer or series with declination form if applicable
  • Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or proof of disease (boosters if negative/equivocal)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Within 10 years of start
  • Flu Seasonal Vaccination or facility-specific declination during flu season (10/31-3/31)
  • COVID initial series required; boosters not required
• Drug Testing required within 30 days; must include standard drug panels

Facility Specific Requirements

• Clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Completion of various facility forms prior to start, including:

  • Non Employee Information Form
  • Vaccine Exemption Form (if applicable)
  • Applicant Health Record Form
  • Code of Conduct and Compliance Form
  • Compact- Temporary License Declaration of Residency Form
  • Confidentiality Statement Form
  • Information System Security Agreement Form
  • Non-Employee Orientation Update Form
  • Traveler Orientation
  • Hepatitis B Declination (if no positive titer on file)

Additional Notes

• Legal name must match across all documentation (license, social security card, certifications)
• Facility may consider 36 hours/week but prefers 48 hours/week
• Pass/Fail exam remediation offered same day if failed
• Some certifications and requirements may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the facility

This position is ideal for respiratory or neuro diagnostics professionals with CRT or RRT credentials looking for an 8-week travel contract in Texas.