Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
New Orleans, Louisiana
University Medical Center New Orleans

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Requirements

• License: Louisiana license must be in hand

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience required in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics

• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
  • Louisiana State License

• Preferred Experience: Epic system experience preferred

• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Work Schedule

• Weekend Requirement: Yes, every other weekend
• Call Requirement: No
• Float Requirement: No
• Holiday Requirement: Yes
• Return to Office (RTO): Strict 5 day max

Clinical Skills & Equipment

• Experience with special equipment:

  • Nitric Oxide therapy
  • ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
  • Bedside bronchoscopies

• Ventilators used:

  • Puritan Bennett 840 and 980

• Bipap: Phillips V60

• Transport Ventilators: Pneumothorax, Newport, Parapac

Appearance

• Scrubs color: Gray

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years

• Drug screening within 30 days of start (includes comprehensive panel)

• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (recent testing required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccines or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Varicella vaccines or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption/declination (required Oct 1 – March 31)

• Competency exams and annual updates required (medication, dysrhythmia/EKG, core competencies)

• Employee appearance policy must be acknowledged

Summary

This travel contract position for a Registered Respiratory Therapist requires a Louisiana license, at least 1 year of relevant experience, and certifications including BLS, ACLS, and RRT. The role involves working every other weekend and holidays, with no call or float requirements. Experience with advanced respiratory equipment and ventilators is necessary. Compliance with extensive health, background, and competency documentation is mandatory.