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Bogalusa, Louisiana

Respiratory Therapist PRN Premium - Our Lady of the Angels

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) - PRN Premium Our Lady of the Angels - Bogalusa, LA

The Respiratory Therapist participates in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Responsible for the management of Life Support systems and responding to medical emergencies within the hospital.

The CRT may perform all tasks included in their license practice act within department guidelines and policies. The position relies on education and entry-level training to complete responsibilities.

The CRT must function with limited supervision, relying on their education and the guidance of the physician and supervisory staff.

Our Lady of the Angels Hospital is part of FMOL Health. The health system was organized in 1984 to unite three existing hospitals in Louisiana which were already part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady's mission of extending the healthcare of Jesus Christ to those most in need.

Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the health system serves patients across the State of Louisiana through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians, elderly housing and integrated information systems and currently employs over 10,000 individuals.

Our Lady of the Angels Hospital’s exceptional team members put their hearts and souls into serving the Washington Parish community all day, every day. They appreciate the trust that the community places in them, and they strive to continually offer enhanced innovation and expanded access to quality healthcare, close to home.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist diagnoses, treats, and manages patients with pulmonary disorders. They are responsible for managing life support systems and responding to medical emergencies within the hospital.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an AMA approved program and pass the NBRC National Certification exam. An Associate degree is required, though 10 years of licensed experience may be substituted.

Key Skills

Pulmonary DiagnosisLife Support ManagementEmergency ResponsePatient ManagementRespiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 49 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 63% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

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 contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 18 employers

6
<$85k
3
$85k-95k
6
$95k-105k
4
$105k-115k
4
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
84%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
12%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist

$35.94-$55.43/hr
+ 32 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 3,921 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Bogalusa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$140k
Median resident rent
$767/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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