No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$97k (median of 68 jobs)

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LCMC Health
New Orleans, Louisiana

Respiratory Therapist Registered or Certified - PRN

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callPer Diem
Posted 2mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

PRN Respiratory Therapist. Night shift. Critical care. Flexible schedule. Work when you want.

Join LCMC Health as a Respiratory Therapist Registered or Certified - PRN in New Orleans, Louisiana. Your job is more than a job. One-of-a-kind care comes from one-of-a-kind people.

Key Responsibilities

  • LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
  • Simple things make the difference.
  • To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join LCMC Health as a Respiratory Therapist Registered or Certified - PRN.

Requirements

Must be a Licensed Respiratory Therapist in Louisiana and a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) via the NBRC. Current BLS, CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSACLSPALS

Key Skills

Ventilator ManagementPatient AssessmentArterial PunctureAirway ManagementIntubationAerosol TherapyInfection ControlBronchoscopy AssistanceCode III ResponseOxygen TherapyIncentive SpirometryCPTIPPBArterial Line PlacementEndotracheal Suctioning

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.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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