Respiratory Therapist

NexGen Systems; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NexGen Systems in Metairie, LA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist ready to own mid-level responsibilities and deliver patient care with precision. This role demands CNA-certified clinical skills and a calm, proactive approach in a busy healthcare setting.

You will cover float assignments across Metairie sites, run morning huddles, and document care in the electronic health record accurately. A mentor-driven environment supports growth, with a clear path to ownership through demonstrated

Qualifications

• CNA Certification is required for this role.
• Minimum 3 years of healthcare experience.
• Proficient documentation in EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Read the room during family meetings and manage pace when information is heavy.
• Cover float assignments across Metairie sites while maintaining continuity.
• Lead morning huddles and identify Metairie patients needing priority attention.
• Document refusals, allergies, and advance directives for quick access.
• Document care interactions accurately in the electronic health record.
• Manage the established mid-level caseload with professionalism.

Skills

CNA Certification

Healthcare experience

Ownership mindset

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Some shifts test your CNA Certification; all of them test your heart, and NexGen Systems is hiring a Respiratory Therapist ready for both. At NexGen Systems, $70,000 - $100,000 buys a mid-level seat, but 4 years of EKG Interpretation buys you the ownership that comes with it.

Key Responsibilities

• Read the unpretentious room during family meetings and slow the pace when grief outruns information
• Cover float assignments across NexGen Systems's Metairie sites without losing a beat on continuity
• Run morning huddles, calling out which Metairie, LA patients need eyes first today
• Document refusals, allergies, and advance directives where the whole team can find them fast
• Document care interactions in the electronic health record accurately
• Carry the mission-soaked caseload NexGen Systems reserves for its most seasoned mid-level clinicians

What You'll Bring

• An appetite for ownership that scales with the stakes
• Practical CNA Certification skills sharpened in a full-time setting
• The judgment to say no to good ideas at the wrong time
• At least 3 years building expertise within the healthcare space
• Strong rapport-building skills and a genuinely positive presence
• Demonstrated calm when a Metairie, LA client changes scope mid-stream
• A solid foundation in Central Line Care, refined over 4+ years

NexGen Systems has become the deeply technical name healthcare buyers across LA bring up when someone asks who actually knows Collaboration. Our Metairie team treats every retro like a chance to quietly upgrade how we operate.

Earn $70,000 - $100,000, sharpen your Patient Education beside a mentor, enjoy the benefits, and never apologize for needing a flexible Tuesday.

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