Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Neuro Diagnostics
Morehead City, North Carolina
Carteret General Hospital

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

Location: Morehead City, North Carolina
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina
• Minimum of 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA certification required.
• Additional Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required for PCU, RRT, CCU, ER, and OR RNs (not applicable for RRT specifically unless stated).
  • PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification, and others are not specifically required for RRT unless working in those specialty areas.
• Note: Verify specific certifications with the recruiter as some may be required depending on assignment area.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background Check:

  • 7-year criminal background check required within 30 days of start (90 days if break in contract).
  • Must cover all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
  • Instant background checks not accepted.
• E-Verify, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks: Required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals.
• Education Verification: Transcript or diploma required; can clear with pending but must be collected immediately.
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations.
• Employment Application: Complete application/resume required.
• Performance Evaluations: Required if worked with the agency over 1 year; internal evaluation if over 2 years.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Must be completed within 90 days of start and updated annually. Must include height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse.
• TB Testing:

  • True 2-step PPD (one within 30 days of start), or Q Gold/T-Spot within 12 months.
  • If positive, chest x-ray and TB symptom questionnaire required.
  • TB questionnaire must be updated annually.
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: 2 doses of vaccine or positive titers (titers must include reference ranges). Candidates can clear with series started.
  • Hepatitis B: Completed vaccine series with immune titer or declination form required.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Optional but recommended (Tdap within 10 years).
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen required within 30 days of start (90 days if break in contract). Instant acceptable.
• Flu Vaccination: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31). Medical and religious exemptions allowed with facility-specific approval; exempted candidates must wear masks.
• COVID Vaccination: Preferred to have initial series collected.

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for Badge: Headshot photo required.
• Completion of Facility Forms:

  • Medical History Form
  • PAPR & Fit Questionnaire (must be completed and sent directly to facility)
  • Hazardous Drug Form
  • Acceptable Use Policy
  • TB Symptom Questionnaire
  • Color Vision Test (must be completed within 2 weeks of start)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement: Required.

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable.
• Competency exams and core testing as applicable by specialty/profession.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must provide ID confirming residence outside a 50-mile radius from the facility.
• Candidate clearance depends on completion and submission of all required documents and forms prior to start.
• Modules will be sent by the facility before start date and must be completed prior to starting work.

This position is ideal for a Registered Respiratory Therapist seeking a travel contract in North Carolina with a 13-week assignment duration.