Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in New Orleans, LA

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 during night shift hours
• Deliver patient care in accordance with facility protocols and unit manager direction
• Participate in weekend coverage on a rotating every-other-weekend schedule
• Complete required facility orientation modules as scheduled
• Report as assigned by unit manager in the event of an emergency, which may include remaining at the facility until the event passes or serving on a relief team

Required Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential with a valid state license (Compact or Louisiana license must be in hand at time of submittal)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications (AHA required)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist in specialty
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility (as verified by address on driver's license)
• No new graduates accepted; experienced travelers only
• Candidates with a pending license must apply for Allied Health licensure within 72 hours of contract signing

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Epic electronic health records system
• Prior travel assignment experience preferred, though first-time travelers with strong RT experience will be considered

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics environment with a well-established healthcare system
• Orientation modules are billable and completed during scheduled orientation hours