Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Athens, Georgia
Piedmont Athens Regional

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

Location

• Athens, Georgia

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 12 weeks

Specialty

• Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics

Patient Population

• Neonates to Geriatrics

Shift Details

• Night shift
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Experience with:

  • Intubation
  • Arterial blood gas (ABG) draws and analysis
  • Nitric oxide therapy management
  • Epic electronic health record system
  • GE Healthcare systems

Work Environment

• 24/7 respiratory therapy department
• Coverage includes all hospital floors, a 30-bed ICU, 25-bed open heart unit, 25-bed NICU, and a 47-bed/5 trauma emergency department
• Floating within the facility as needed, within scope of practice
• Weekend work every other weekend
• No call requirements
• Holiday work expectations: If 1 major holiday occurs during assignment, expected to work it; if 2, expected to work both; if 3, expected to work 2 of them
  Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day

Orientation and Compliance

• Maximum Return to Office (RTO) time: 7 days
• Full compliance with onboarding requirements required to start on time; delays result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8 weeks)

Dress Code

• Scrub color: Any color except all red or all navy blue

Health and Background Requirements

• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (including amphetamines, methamphetamines, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, cocaine, opiates, methadone, PCP, propoxyphene, THC)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documentation of immunity:

  • TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months or negative chest x-ray if prior positive
  • TB questionnaire updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • TDAP highly recommended but not required
• Background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification and criminal history

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Work history verification of most recent employer (can be pending at start with proof it is in process)
• Two clinical references required
• Color blindness test required; alternative assessment available if needed
• Competency exams required for medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG (specific to respiratory therapy and related units)
• Must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start

Notes

• Prior travel experience is required (1st time travelers not accepted)
• Floating within the facility may be required as needed
• No call responsibilities
• Locals accepted at the same rate

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