Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) Job at Ochsner Health, Lafayette, LA

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  • Ochsner Health
  • Lafayette, LA

Job Description

Respiratory Therapist – Lafayette, LA

Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus for Qualified Candidates
Relocation Assistance for Qualified Candidates

Ochsner Health | Full-Time

Join Ochsner Health in Lafayette- We’re seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care for patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric in our Lafayette region.

About the Role:
The Respiratory Therapist delivers treatments, oxygen therapy, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support for both inpatients and outpatients. Responsibilities include monitoring oxygen and ventilation, performing arterial blood gas tests, assisting with airway management, and educating patients and staff. You’ll work closely with physicians and team members to ensure the best patient outcomes in our Lafayette facilities.

Requirements:

  • Associate’s Degree required.
  • Current Louisiana License as a Respiratory Therapist.
  • Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (CRT or RRT).
  • BLS certification.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification (only for trained therapists working in the NICU).
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Why Ochsner Health – Lafayette:
At Ochsner, our Respiratory Therapists are vital members of the care team. You’ll find professional growth, advanced technology, and a culture of support in the heart of Lafayette. We offer competitive benefits, continuing education, and opportunities to make a lasting difference in patients’ lives.

Apply Today
Be part of something bigger at Ochsner Health in Lafayette. Join our team of skilled Respiratory Therapists making an impact every day. See full job description on careers.ochsner.org

About Ochsner Health:

Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate. Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit committed to giving back to the communities it serves through preventative screenings, health and wellness resources and partnerships with innovative organizations that share our vision. Ochsner Health healed more than 876,000 people from across the globe in 2019, providing the latest medical breakthroughs and therapies, including digital medicine for chronic conditions and telehealth specialty services. Ochsner Health is a national leader, named the top hospital in Louisiana and a top children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report. As Louisiana’s leading healthcare educator, Ochsner Health and its partners educate thousands of healthcare professionals annually. Ochsner Health is innovating healthcare by investing in new technologies and research to make world-class care more accessible, affordable, convenient and effective. Ochsner's team of more than 26,000 employees and 4,500 providers are working to reinvent the future of health and wellness in the region. To learn more about Ochsner Health, please visit To transform your health, please visit

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation package,

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