Respiratory Therapist Assistant
Compensation
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Job Description
Your job is more than a job.
The Respiratory Therapy Assistant is responsible for performing various duties that require an expertise in the assembly, transport, disinfection, calibration and troubleshooting of respiratory related equipment. Performs work under direct supervision. Maintains an appropriate level of equipment in the various respiratory work areas and assists with various procedures and tasks, as directed. May assist in training new personnel on routine therapy assistant functions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Required: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent OR 2 years of work experience.
- Preferred: Previous experience with assembly and cleaning of Respiratory Care equipment.
Licenses and Certifications
- Certification Name: Must be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care Program/is registry eligible.
- Required
Issuer
Licensure Speciality:
Entity
- Certification Name: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS)
- Required
- Issuer: American Heart Association
Licensure Speciality
Entity:
Work Shift
- Variable Hours (United States of America)
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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 University Medical Center
University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.
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Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapy Assistant is responsible for the assembly, transport, calibration, and troubleshooting of respiratory equipment. They also assist with various procedures and tasks under direct supervision and help train new personnel.
Requirements
Candidates must have a High School Diploma/GED or 2 years of work experience, and be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care Program. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 47 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 57% have no call, 51% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $101k (middle half $68k–$115k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Louisiana index 88.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Louisiana | 64 active | 3,952 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 57% no call · 51% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
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