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: 8 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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