Respiratory Therapist, NICU
Cartersville, Georgia
Cartersville Medical Center

Respiratory Therapist, NICU

Job Overview

• Location: Cartersville, Georgia
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours
• Weekly hours: 36
• Contract length: 12 weeks
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Locals accepted

Required Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU (1 year of experience)
• Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU experience within the last year
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Registered Respiratory Therapist experience

Required Certifications

• State license verification required within 30 days prior to start
• National certification verification required within 30 days prior to start, if applicable

Compliance and Start Requirements

• Full compliance required to start on time
• Maximum 7 days of requested time off
• Must work assigned major holidays if they fall during the assignment, per facility holiday policy
• Background check must be complete before start
• Education verification required and may be pending at start with proof it is in progress
• Work history verification required and may be pending at start with proof it is in progress
• 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist required within 12 months and updated annually
• Physical exam required within 12 months of start
• TB questionnaire required for all candidates
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray required within 12 months of start
• Drug screen required within 60 days of start
• Flu vaccination or declination required
• Photo ID required

Additional Notes

• Weekend and holiday expectations apply
• Orientation timing may delay start if compliance is not complete