Certified Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - PRN
- PRN / per diem
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).
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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).
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About the job
The full description is on Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana's job page.
From Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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