Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics RRT

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day, 3x12-hour shifts (6:30 AM to 7:00 PM) Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend Backfill: This position backfills a previous traveler.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in Louisiana
• Registered Respiratory Therapist with 2 years of experience
• Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association; RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association; RQI accepted

Preferred Qualifications

• Electronic medical record experience

Assignment Expectations

• Upon starting, the unit manager may assign you to an Emergency Team. This requires staying at the facility until the event passes or serving on the relief team.
• By accepting the contract, you agree to report as assigned during an emergency event.

Pre-Start Requirements

• Background and compliance: 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, updated annually. Also required within 30 days of start: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (both updated monthly) and a sex offender search (updated monthly). Background check must be initiated within 24 to 48 hours of offer acceptance if the contract is signed within 30 days of start.
• Credential verification: Primary or third-party verification of the national RT certification within 30 days before start, updated annually. License verification and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start.
• Education and history: Resume or application required. Work history must cover 7 years, with explanations for any gaps. Skills checklist updated annually. Competency exam specific to the specialty, completed within 1 year before start with a minimum score of 80%, updated annually.
• Identification: Valid driver's license or government photo ID (color copy). Badge photo uploaded within 24 hours of booking. CLEAR identity enrollment required.
• Health: Physical exam within 12 months of start, indicating good physical health. Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or TSpot) within 12 months, updated annually. Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start. Fit test within 1 year before start (all approved N95 masks accepted), completed within one week of contract start if not done beforehand. Flu vaccine or declination for flu season.
• Immunizations (positive IgG titer or completed series): Measles (Rubeola), mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella.
• Emergency preparedness: Emergency preparedness checklist required for assignments during hurricane season (June 1 to November 30).