Job Title
Respiratory Therapist – Neuro/Respiratory Diagnostics
Location
New Orleans, LA
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Every Other Weekend Coverage
Key Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory therapy services within a Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit on a night shift schedule
- Deliver patient care in accordance with facility protocols and unit manager direction
- Participate in weekend coverage on a rotating every-other-weekend basis
- Be prepared to serve as part of an emergency response or relief team in the event of a facility emergency, as directed by the unit manager
- Complete required facility orientation modules as scheduled
Required Qualifications
- Active CRT or RRT credential with a valid state license (Compact or Louisiana license required and must be in hand at time of submittal)
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications (AHA certifications required)
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist in specialty; new graduates will not be considered
- Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility (as verified by address on driver's license)
- Two manager or supervisor references required prior to contract start (charge RNs are not acceptable references; PDF format required)
- Must be willing to apply for Allied Health licensure within 72 hours of signing if booked with a pending license
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with Epic electronic health records system
- Prior travel assignment experience preferred, though first-time travelers with strong clinical backgrounds will be considered
Why Join Us
- Orientation is held five days a week and all required modules are completed during orientation hours and are billable
- Opportunity to work in a well-established clinical environment with a structured onboarding process