Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
Austin, Texas
3002-TX Dell Childrens Medical Center

RRT - Night Shift

Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist Location: Austin, Texas Employment Type: LTA Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: 18:30 - 07:00

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pediatric Respiratory Therapist license in Texas
• Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (2 years of experience)
• Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• PALS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• Driver's License
• Registered Respiratory Therapist experience

Onboarding Requirements

Training and Testing

• Respiratory therapy contract worker onboarding education attestation, with the 6-hour pre-hire attestation uploaded by the agency with the traveler's signature and date
• Specialty exam, completed before the first assignment and updated every 3 years; minimum score of 80% or the national benchmark passing score; 2 attempts allowed
• Core competencies exam covering HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, and OSHA topics, completed within 1 year of start and updated every 3 years; minimum score of 80% or the national benchmark passing score; 2 attempts allowed
• Clinical skills checklist, completed within 1 year of start and updated annually for the specialty (required for submission)

Health and Immunizations

• MMR: documented proof of two doses or a positive IgG titer; no declinations accepted. If the titer is negative, two doses four weeks apart are required.
• Varicella: documented proof of two doses, serological immunity, or verified history of varicella or herpes zoster by a healthcare provider; no declinations accepted. If negative, two doses four weeks apart are required.
• Hepatitis B: documentation of the 3-vaccine series or a signed and dated declination
• Tdap: valid for 10 years from administration; no declinations or attestations accepted
• Influenza vaccine: required for the season of October 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. Exemptions and declinations are accepted, but the candidate must wear a mask at all times.
• TB screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/T-spot). The first PPD must be within 1 year, the second within 30 days of start, or a negative IGRA within 90 days of start. The TB questionnaire is updated annually. If TB is positive, proof of a chest X-ray within the last year and the TB questionnaire are required.
• Health statement or completed physical exam before the first assignment, updated annually
• Fit test required for all travelers, preferred before start and can be completed onsite. PAPR fit tests are not completed onsite. WI and MI require 3M 1860 Regular, 3M 1860 Small, or 3M 1870+.
• 11-panel drug screen within 30 days before the first assignment, updated annually, with an MRO review for prescriptions or negative-dilute results. Retesting is required after a break in service over 90 days.

Credentials and Background

• Resume (required for submission) or profile
• Two professional references completed before the first assignment
• Education verification completed within 90 days of start; diplomas not accepted
• Third-party employment verification for the past 7 years, updated every year
• Criminal background check (Social Security trace, OIG search, National Sex Offender search, 7-year SSN trace, county residence and employment search, national criminal, OFAC, and VSOP) completed within 90 days of the first assignment and updated yearly
• EPLS check completed within 90 days of start
• Valid, unexpired driver's license or state ID, front and back, with an address matching the file. For out-of-state placements, the address must match the home state of the compact license.
• Forward-facing headshot badge photo on a white or blue background, with no alterations or filters
• Confirmation of assignment on agency letterhead, provided at initial assignment and updated with each extension

Optional

• Name change documentation, if applicable
• Positive PPD with negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire, if applicable