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Metairie, Louisiana

Respiratory Therapist Registered - PRN

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Per Diem · on-site
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Weekends
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Job Description

Your job is more than a job.

Breathe Life Into Care

At the heart of every breath is someone like you.

You’re more than a clinician you’re the calm in the storm when someone says, “I can’t breathe.” You bring skill, precision, and heart to every moment, whether it’s managing a ventilator, supporting a code, or simply helping a patient feel safe again.

If you believe respiratory care is about treating the whole person, not just the condition, you’ll fit right in here.

Why You’ll Love This Role

  • Because you don’t just administer treatments, you transform fear into relief.
  • Because every breath you help restore is a win.
  • Because your compassion matters just as much as your clinical expertise.

From a child battling with asthma to a patient navigating COPD, you’re there; steady, skilled, and deeply human.

What You’ll Do (aka Your Everyday Impact)

  • You’ll be hands-on with both critical and general care, including:
  • Managing ventilators and adjusting settings based on patient needs
  • Performing arterial punctures and assisting with airway management
  • Supporting high-acuity situations like Code III responses
  • Assisting with bronchoscopies and intubations
  • Delivering therapies (oxygen, aerosol, CPT, IPPB, incentive spirometry, and more)
  • Monitoring equipment and ensuring safe, effective operation
  • Educating patients and families so they feel informed and empowered
  • Maintaining strict infection control and safety standards
  • Collaborating with a team that values your insight and expertise

What Makes You Amazing (What You Bring)

Required Credentials

  • Licensed Respiratory Therapist (Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners)
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)
  • Current BLS / CPR (AHA)
  • ACLS Certification
  • PALS Certification

Beyond the Basics

  • Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize in fast-paced environments
  • A compassionate, patient-first mindset
  • A team player who communicates clearly and confidently

The Difference You Make

  • Respiratory distress is overwhelming, but you bring relief.
  • You bring clarity.
  • You bring breath back.
  • And those moments when a patient relaxes, smiles, and finally exhales?

That’s why you do what you do. And it’s why we want you on our team.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Bring your skills. Bring your heart. Bring your story.

We can’t wait to meet you.

Work Shift

  • Variable Hours (United States of America)
  • LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

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.

  • Your extras
  • Deliver healthcare with heart.
  • Give people a reason to smile.
  • Put a little love in your work.
  • Be honest and real, but with compassion.
  • Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
  • Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
  • See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
  • Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
  • Love what makes you, you - because we do
  • You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will manage ventilators, perform arterial punctures, and assist with airway management and high-acuity procedures. They are also responsible for delivering respiratory therapies, monitoring equipment, and educating patients and families on care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) credential and a license from the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. Additionally, current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required for this role.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Ventilator ManagementCode III ResponseBronchoscopy AssistanceIntubation AssistanceOxygen TherapyAerosol TherapyPatient EducationCritical Care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 74% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
25%
Sign-on bonus
19%
Relocation assistance
13%
Loan repayment
6%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

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.