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Adult Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) - Full Time with Sign-On Bonus - Days 7a - 7p or Nights 7p - 7a Jeff Hwy

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time respiratory therapist with sign-on bonus. Days or nights. Louisiana.

Join Ochsner Health as a Adult Respiratory Therapist – Sign-On Bonus, Days or Nights 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

  • Signing bonus offered.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Ochsner Health in Louisiana.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must possess a current Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, with Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 90 days of hire. While an Associate's Degree is required, a Bachelor's Degree is preferred, and no prior work experience is mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

BLSACLS

Key Skills

Respiratory Care TreatmentOxygen ServicesDiagnostic TestingVentilation SupportArterial Blood Gases AnalysisEKG InterpretationIntermittent Therapy DeliveryArtificial Airway ManagementComputer SkillsData EntryVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsBLS CertificationACLS Certification

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

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