Respiratory Therapist, Neuro Diagnostics
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (Travel/Contract)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Position Details

• Accepting CRT or RRT credentials
• Must have 2 years of experience in the specialty (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)
• Must hold an Ohio RRT license at time of submission
• NBRC certification and AHA BLS certification required and must be in hand at time of submission
• Work schedule includes weekends as needed; may float to other facilities within the system
• Contract length: 12 weeks

Required Certifications

• NBRC (for CRT and RRT candidates)
• Ohio RRT License
• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) - required for all candidates
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - required for RRTs working in Emergency Department
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - required for RRT-NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - required for RRT-NICU

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID must be carried during assignment
• Criminal background check required prior to start; must be updated if break in service exceeds 2 months
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start; must be completed before onboarding
• Transcript/Diploma verification required
• Competency exam specific to unit required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• HIPAA acknowledgment form required and must be updated annually
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to perform job functions safely
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start, updated annually (specific approved masks required)
• Negative 2-step TB test or chest x-ray within 6 months of start, renewed annually
• Immunization or titer proof for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 31 - Mar 31); no declinations accepted
• I9/E-Verify attestation required

Work History and Experience

• Must include 3 years prior work history, with at least 2 years of clinical practice in an acute care setting in a similar specialty area
• Two recent satisfactory pre-employment references required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually

Additional Notes

• Candidates may be required to complete online training modules prior to start (approximately 4-5 hours) on a computer using Chrome browser
• Badge pickup from facility required prior to start after completion of all modules and documentation
• Fingerprinting and onboarding processes vary slightly for candidates working with pediatric patients (RRT-NICU)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This opportunity is ideal for respiratory therapists with at least 2 years of experience, holding an Ohio RRT license, and who are comfortable working in a flexible schedule including weekends and floating within facilities.