Respiratory Therapist Assistant - PRN
- PRN / per diem
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Respiratory therapists employed in Louisiana earn a median of $36.17 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Respiratory therapists in Louisiana: pay by town and employer
Workplace injuries
West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero reported 16 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 2,109,285 hours worked: 1.5 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 1.6 per 100 full-time workers. None describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of West Jefferson Medical Center
Medicare gives West Jefferson Medical Center 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Louisiana's hospitals average 2.8). 76% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Louisiana hospitals by rating.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Medicare lists West Jefferson Medical Center as a non-profit hospital: the kind of employer PSLF counts (a government organization or a 501(c)(3) non-profit) for its own full-time staff, toward forgiveness of federal Direct Loans after 120 qualifying payments. The federal PSLF Help Tool confirms an employer by the EIN on your W-2. Every PSLF-eligible hospital hiring.
What Louisiana requires of a respiratory therapist
Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT) license, from the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
- Good moral character, 18 or older, high school diploma or equivalent, graduate of a respiratory therapy education program, and a current NBRC CRT or RRT credential (or equivalent, or a qualifying license from another state) (La. R.S. 37:3354).
- Staying active: License is subject to annual renewal (La. R.S. 37:3357).
Respiratory therapist jobs and requirements in Louisiana · Every state's rule
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About the job
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
Days (United States of America)
LCMC Health is a community.
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 West Jefferson Medical Center
West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we’ve been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction
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- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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