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Respiratory Therapist - St. Mary Campus - Full Time
About the Role
Full-time respiratory therapist. No experience required. Work at a top hospital in Louisiana. Provide life-saving care. New grads welcome.
Join Ochsner Health as a Respiratory Therapist – Full Time, St. Mary in Houma, Louisiana, United States. 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
- Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policy and procedure.
- Reviews and documents all clinical information regarding each patient.
- Educates patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans.
- Performs diagnostic procedures.
Requirements
- Picayune Earned 2022
Benefits & Compensation
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Work with Ochsner Health in Houma, Louisiana, United States.
Licensure & Certifications
Requires a high school diploma and a current state license as a Respiratory Therapist. Must be certified as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC and hold BLS certification, with ACLS obtained within 90 days.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy 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
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