No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$90k (median of 78 jobs)

Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist - Chabert - Nights

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 5mo ago

About the Role

Full-time respiratory therapist, night shift. Provides respiratory care in hospital setting. Louisiana.

Join Ochsner Health as a Respiratory Therapist – Nights, Full-Time in Louisiana. We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

Key Responsibilities

  • Associate's Degree

Requirements

  • Associate's Degree Preferred- Bachelor's Degree Work Experience Required
  • None. Certifications Required

Benefits & Compensation

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Work with Ochsner Health in Louisiana.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must have a current license as a Respiratory Therapist and certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care. An Associate's Degree is required, with a Bachelor's Degree preferred, and no prior work experience is necessary.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

BLSACLS

Key Skills

Respiratory CareOxygen ServicesDiagnostic TestingVentilation SupportPatient EducationCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsData EntryBlood Gas AnalysisEKG MonitoringTherapeutic ProceduresPatient CarePolicy ComplianceArtificial VentilationBasic Life Support

Respiratory Therapy — healthcare professional Career Context

In Louisiana, Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$100k across 96 listings, vs ~$85k nationally (3,871 listings).

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Louisiana's cost-of-living index is 90.0 (US average = 100) — Louisiana ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.

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About Ochsner Health

Hospitals and Health Care
New Orleans, Louisiana
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Paid Time Off