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Metairie, Louisiana

Respiratory Therapist Supervisor

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

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The Supervisor of Respiratory is responsible for organizing, directing, supervising the daily activities (clinical and support) and personnel of the department to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients requiring respiratory care. Solves minor and immediate problems regarding therapy administration.

Work with physicians and nurses to coordinate respiratory patient care. Liaisons with cross functional team members to ensure quality, timely and efficient care is provided to patients of any age.

Experience Qualifications

3 years of Respiratory Therapist experience.

Licenses and Certifications

  • Basic Life Support Health Care Provider - American Heart Association
  • Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME)
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist -National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association is required for all Adult Acute Care Facilities.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association is required for all Pediatric Facilities

Registered Respiratory Therapist -National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Work Shift

  • Variable Hours (United States of America)
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About East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

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Key Responsibilities

The supervisor is responsible for directing the daily clinical and support activities of the respiratory department to ensure high-quality patient care. They coordinate with physicians and nurses while managing personnel and resolving immediate operational issues.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of respiratory therapist experience and hold active licenses including LSBME and NBRC registration. Required certifications include Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSACLSPALS

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyClinical supervisionPatient care coordinationStaff managementDiagnostic servicesProblem solvingCross-functional team collaboration

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 58% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 25 employers

9
<$90k
6
$90k-105k
8
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
1
$139k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs

401k / retirement match
83%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Relocation assistance
13%
PSLF eligible
13%
Loan repayment
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Marian Regional Medical Center · Santa Maria, California

$52.03-$64.05/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist II

$41.41-$62.92/hr
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,913 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Metairie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$317k
Typical market rent
$1,545/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.