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Respiratory Therapist-Louisiana (Contract)

Heartbeat Health·New Orleans, Louisiana

$1,200 - $1,500/wk·Contract·On Site·2-5 yrs·
Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Perform pre and post simple spirometry testing using handheld devices at primary care clinics. Prepare and coach patients through testing while ensuring accuracy and uploading results for physician review.

Title

  • Respiratory
  • Therapist
  • Work
  • Type:
  • Contract/1099 role with consistent opportunities
  • Location: Lafayette, New Orleans, and Shreveport,
  • Louisiana (local travel between clinics-45iminute radius)
  • Pay: Up to $1,200-$1,500/week; supplemental pay for years of experience, tenure with company, and region served as applicable
  • Added
  • Benefits:
  • Flexible scheduling that fits your life: daytime, weekday hours only with flexible scheduling (no inpatient stress and no holidays) Supportive, approachable leadership that values your expertise Opportunity for career advancement as we continue to grow \n

About the Role

We’re hiring Respiratory Therapists and Certified Pulmonary Function Testing Technicians to perform simple spirometry testing (pre/post albuterol) at primary care clinics in Lafayette, New Orleans, and Shreveport areas of Louisiana. The Role This role is ideal for RTs who value: Flexible, daytime-only work Clinical autonomy and independence Strong relationships with patients and clinic teams What You’ll Do Perform pre/post simple spirometry testing with a handheld device Prepare and coach patients through testing to ensure comfort and accuracy Accurately grade each effort and upload results remotely for physician review Monitor patient safety during procedures Maintain testing equipment and follow quality and safety protocols Represent Crosswalk Health professionally at each clinic site

About You

  • Ideal
  • Candidate
  • You’ll thrive in this role if you are: Dependable and reliable—clinic partners, patients, and coworkers can count on you Flexible and adaptable, comfortable with change and evolving schedules, technology, and workflows Personable and professional with a natural ability to build rapport A team player who enjoys being part of a tight-knit RT community and is proud to represent a growing healthcare company Passionate about respiratory care and delivering excellent patient experiences

Qualifications

Must have experience performing bedside or complete PFTs and understanding possible side effects of albuterol administration Proficiency in respiratory therapy practices, procedures, and terminology Comfortable working independently and traveling locally (within a 45 minute radius) Not required but desired bilingual fluency in English and Spanish Available two to five days per week

\n $1,200 - $1,500 a week \n

Requirements

Must have experience performing bedside or complete PFTs and a strong understanding of albuterol administration. Candidates must be comfortable working independently and traveling locally within a 45-minute radius.

  • professional certificate
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Clinical Autonomy
  • Patient Coaching
  • Pulmonary Function Testing
  • Patient Safety Monitoring
  • Spirometry Testing
  • Albuterol Administration
  • Bilingual English and Spanish

Benefits

  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Daytime Hours
  • No Holiday Work

Posting details

Employment type
Contract
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$1,200 - $1,500/wk
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Posted
May 27, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Heartbeat Health

We are the largest virtual cardiologist practice in the United States serving all 50 states. We are tech-enabled specialty care providing remote diagnostics interpretations, e-consults, virtual visits and cardiology chronic care management programs working with providers, payers...

Salary listed on 11 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
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