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) | Weekend coverage scheduled as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services within a Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit on night shifts
• Deliver patient care in accordance with unit protocols and departmental needs, including weekend coverage as scheduled
• Participate in holiday coverage rotation — candidates must be available to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's)
• Report as directed by unit management in the event of an emergency, which may include remaining at the facility until the event passes or serving as part of a relief team
• Complete required facility modules during orientation as part of onboarding
• Maintain ACLS, BLS, and active CRT/RRT state licensure throughout the duration of the assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT license — Compact or Louisiana license must be in hand at time of submittal
• ACLS and BLS certifications required — AHA certifications specifically required
• Minimum of 1 year of Respiratory Therapy experience required; 2 years strongly preferred
• No new graduates — candidates must be experienced Respiratory Therapists
• Must live more than 65 miles from the facility (as measured from the address on the driver's license to the facility address) — local travelers are not accepted
• Two manager or supervisor references will be required prior to clearance to start; charge RNs are not acceptable as references

Preferred Experience / Skills

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

Why Join Us

• Orientation is held 5 days a week and modules are completed during orientation hours, supporting a structured and supported onboarding experience
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic acute care environment with a well-established health system in New Orleans, LA