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Ochsner Health
Lafayette, Louisiana

Respiratory Therapist-Registered - OUHC Respiratory Therapy - PRN

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem
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About the Role

PRN respiratory therapist. Flexible 24/7 schedule, weekends, holidays, on-call. Lafayette, LA.

Join Ochsner Health as a Respiratory Therapist – PRN in Lafayette, 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

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Ochsner Health as a Respiratory Therapist – PRN.

Licensure & Certifications

Requires an Associate's degree and current licensure as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice. Must hold NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist certification and BLS, with ACLS obtained within 90 days.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Certifications

BLSACLS

Key Skills

Oxygen TherapyArtificial VentilationArterial Blood Gas AnalysisEKGPatient EducationDiagnostic TestingIntermittent TherapyAirway ManagementComputer LiteracyInterpersonal CommunicationData EntryClinical Documentation

Respiratory Therapy — healthcare professional Career Context

In Louisiana, Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$89k across 136 listings, vs ~$85k nationally (8,753 listings).

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% 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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