Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Columbus, Georgia
Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - Travel/Contract

Location: Columbus, Georgia
Contract Length: 14 weeks (approximately 3.5 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required
• Trauma experience required
• Pulmonary function testing (Spirometry) preferred

Patient Population

• Infants to Geriatrics
• Primarily Adult RRT but will work with Pediatric intubated patients

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Georgia RRT License

Work Setting & Skills

• Level 2 trauma center
• Interventional stroke certified
• Level 3 NICU (regional transport resource)
• Manage non-invasive ventilation, conventional ventilation, aerosol therapy
• Perform bedside pulmonary function tests, arterial lines, oxygen management
• Patient education
• Perform arterial blood gases, capillary blood gases, draws from lines

Schedule & Work Conditions

• RTO (Return to Office) max 7 days
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes, within facility and sister campus as needed
• Call: None
• Holidays: Expected to work 1-2 major holidays if they fall during assignment

Unit Systems

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

Orientation & Compliance

• Full compliance required to start on time
• Orientation hours depend on contract length (e.g., 14 weeks = 14 hours orientation)
• Background check, education verification, and other compliance documents required prior to start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
• Drug screening (10 panel) within 30 days of start, no pending results allowed
• Required vaccinations or proof of immunity: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu vaccine or declination
• Annual TB questionnaire required

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Verification of most recent work history required (can be pending at start with proof it is in process)
• References: 2 clinical references required

Dress Code

• Scrub color: Slate Gray

This position is suitable for healthcare professionals with at least 1 year of respiratory/neuro diagnostics experience, trauma experience, and the required certifications, looking for a travel contract in a trauma and NICU level 3 setting.