Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Washington, District of Columbia
Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - RRT

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) accepted
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (0700-1930)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
• No call or float requirement
• State license required
• BLS certification required (AHA or ARC)
• 2 years of experience required in specialty
• First-time travelers accepted
• Locals within 60 miles accepted at a lower rate

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics specialty
• No prior travel experience required

Certifications & Licenses Required

• State Respiratory Therapist License (required prior to start)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Please review unit details
• Other certifications may be required based on unit description (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC) but not mandatory for this role unless specified by unit

Compliance & Documentation

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, including multi-state searches
• E-Verify attestation required
• I9 documentation required
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Physical exam confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year, updated annually)
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) documentation or titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella documentation or titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps

Additional Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (must score 80% or higher) within 3 years of start
• Competency exams relevant to specialty may be required
• Color blindness testing (online or in-person)
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual
• Photo for badge with specific requirements (clear, centered, no glare, solid background)

Work Environment

• Facility-specific modules (SITELS) must be completed prior to start date
• No float or call responsibilities
• Every other weekend coverage required

This position is suitable for RRTs with at least 2 years of experience who are open to travel assignments or local candidates within 60 miles. First-time travelers are welcome.