Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital

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

Location

• Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Mixture of 12-hour shifts (7pm–7am) and 8-hour shifts (11pm–7am)
• Hours per week: 36 (0.9 FTE)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holidays: As needed
• Call and floating: Not required
• May care for COVID-19 patients
• Tobacco and fragrance-free facility

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Pennsylvania
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Respiratory therapy experience within the last year
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• I9 Attestation and E-Verify compliance
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check (including Pennsylvania PATCH search)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
  • Pennsylvania FBI fingerprinting within 1 year of start (may start with results pending but must be finalized within 45 days)
• Education Verification: Highest level of education verified (degree, diploma, or transcripts)
• Professional References: 2 professional references within last 3 years
• Employment Application/Resume: Most recent required
• Skills Checklist: Annual requirement

Certifications (as applicable)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or ARC accepted
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA or ARC accepted
• Other certifications as applicable per unit/job description (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC)

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (pass/fail within 72 hours of contract signing)

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT

• Fit mask testing within 1 year of start, updated annually (specific approved mask types required)

• Immunizations or titers required with documentation including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot within 90 days; PPD not accepted)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 doses vaccine or positive titer; boosters required if titers negative/equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: Full vaccine series or positive titer preferred; declination form required for all candidates
  • Varicella: 2 doses vaccine or positive titer; boosters required if titers negative/equivocal
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine or valid medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted during flu season)
  • COVID-19 Vaccine or valid medical/religious exemption/declination

• Drug Testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year (required for agency only, not by facility)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Passport-style professional photo for badge
• Review and sign facility documents including:

  • Medical Statement Non-Employee Ability to Work form
  • Commitment to Health & Wellness
  • Code of Conduct
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Non-Employee Affidavit
  • Hepatitis B Declination form
  • Safety and Security Vehicle Registration
  • WellSpan Way Description (review only)

Additional Notes

• Maximum Return to Office (RTO) time: 7 days
• Candidates will be clinically screened and interviewed by manager before final selection
• Local rate adjustment applies (not disclosed here)
• All health documents must include two identifying markers (e.g., full name, DOB, or SSN)
• LMS (Learning Management System) modules and new hire orientation required for RNs and CNAs; not specified if required for RRTs

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