Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in New Orleans, LA

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: New Orleans, LA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics

Location

New Orleans, LA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Weekends scheduled as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services within a Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics unit on a night shift schedule
• Participate in weekend coverage as scheduled based on departmental needs
• Be available to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Mardi Gras), based on departmental needs and fair staff rotation
• In the event of an emergency, be prepared to serve as part of an emergency or relief team as directed by unit management; specific details regarding any emergency event will be communicated at that time
• Complete required facility orientation modules, which are recorded and factored into orientation hours

Required Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential with a valid Louisiana state license (Compact or LA license must be in hand at time of submittal)
• BLS certification required (AHA)
• ACLS certification required (AHA)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist; 2 years strongly preferred — new graduates will not be considered
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility (as measured from the address on file with your driver's license to the facility address) to be eligible
• Any requested time off must be disclosed on your profile and raised during the interview process

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Respiratory Therapy specialty
• Experience with Epic EMR
• Prior travel assignment experience, though first-time travelers with strong RT backgrounds will be considered

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a well-established acute care environment with a structured orientation program and billable orientation modules
• Join a team that values fair scheduling practices, including equitable holiday rotation and consistent shift expectations