Certified Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics
New Orleans, Louisiana
LCMC Health Touro Infirmary

Job Opportunity: CRT (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Requires 2 years of experience in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (highest required experience).
• Must have ICU and ED experience; NICU experience preferred.
• Epic experience required.
• Certifications required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
  • Louisiana State License
• Accepts first-time travelers (prior travel experience not required).
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required.
• On Call Requirement: None.
• Float Requirement: Not applicable.

Required Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS, BLS, RRT, LA State License (must be verified within 30 days of start).
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (updated annually, must score 80%+).
• Competency Exam (updated annually, must score 80%+).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (updated annually, must score 80%+).
• Core Competency Parts I, II, and III (updated annually).

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background Check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Employment application must include 7 years of work history with no gaps over 30 days.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam (within 12 months of start).
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (declinations accepted with proper forms).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (Qgold/Tspot or 2-step skin test within 3 months of start).
• Annual TB Questionnaire.
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer required; boosters if titer low.
• Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination (declinations must be signed within 12 months of start).
• Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer required; boosters if titer low.
• Drug Testing within 30 days of start (10-panel drug screen including marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, etc.).
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination/Documentation required annually (Oct 1 – Mar 31), with exemptions and declinations accepted.

Additional Information

• Must have government-issued photo ID matching all documentation.
• Employee appearance policy must be reviewed prior to starting.
• Epic system access required.
• Medication and competency exams must be current and maintained annually.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification may be required depending on unit (not specified for this role).

Summary

This is a travel contract position for a Certified Respiratory Therapist with at least 2 years of experience, ICU and ED experience required, and Epic system proficiency. The role requires multiple certifications and compliance with extensive background, health, and immunization requirements. Weekend work every other weekend is mandatory, with no on-call duties. First-time travelers are welcome.