No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$90k (median of 83 jobs)

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Ochsner Health
New Orleans, Louisiana

Adult Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) - FT - Days or Nights - Jeff Hwy

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 4mo ago

About the Role

Respiratory therapist in New Orleans, LA. Full-time, days or nights, flexible schedule.

Join Ochsner Health as a Adult Respiratory Therapist – FT Days or Nights in New Orleans, 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

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Ochsner Health as a Adult Respiratory Therapist – FT Days or Nights.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must hold an Associate's degree and a current state license as a Respiratory Therapist, with NBRC certification as an RRT. BLS certification is required, and ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Certifications

BLSACLS

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyOxygen therapyVentilation supportArterial blood gas analysisEKGPatient monitoringDiagnostic testingAirway managementClinical documentationPatient educationData entryCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsBLSACLS

Respiratory Therapy — healthcare professional Career Context

In Louisiana, Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$100k across 96 listings, vs ~$85k nationally (3,871 listings).

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% 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

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.

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