Demo

Respiratory Therapist - Full Time

Health Wealth Safe
Lafayette, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/1/2026
Join a healthcare team as a Respiratory Therapist, providing essential respiratory care, oxygen therapy, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support to patients of all ages.

Key Responsibilities Include

  • Performing routine and advanced therapeutic procedures following established policies.
  • Monitoring and documenting patient clinical information.
  • Educating patients and staff on treatments and procedures.
  • Conducting diagnostic tests such as Arterial Blood Gases and EKGs.
  • Delivering care tailored to patient age and needs, respecting privacy and safety standards.

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
  • Current Respiratory Therapist license and NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist certification.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; ACLS within 90 days.
  • Proficiency in computer skills, effective communication, and interpersonal skills.

Skills And Abilities Include

  • Executing clinical procedures accurately.
  • Adapting communication to diverse patient populations.
  • Maintaining compliance with legal, safety, and regulatory standards.
  • Working in a physically demanding environment, including lifting and prolonged standing.

This role requires working directly with patients and handling potentially hazardous biological materials and waste, with exposure risks managed through safety protocols.

Salary.com Estimation for Respiratory Therapist - Full Time in Lafayette, LA
$72,274 to $89,443
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Respiratory Therapist - Full Time?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Respiratory Therapist - Full Time career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$70,928 - $84,897
Income Estimation: 
$52,604 - $67,199
Income Estimation: 
$85,234 - $108,015
Income Estimation: 
$86,324 - $108,157
Income Estimation: 
$85,234 - $108,015
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Health Wealth Safe

  • Health Wealth Safe Burlington, VT
  • We are seeking Radiology Students graduating Spring 2026 to join our healthcare network as XRay Technologists or in other modalities such as Sonography and... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • Health Wealth Safe Sidney, NE
  • We are seeking a Surgical OR Circulator Registered Nurse to join our surgery department. Responsibilities Include Providing individualized nursing care to ... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • Health Wealth Safe Sparks, NV
  • Role: Clinical Supervisor for the Emergency Department, responsible for both clinical and managerial duties in a fast-paced hospital setting. Provide direc... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • Health Wealth Safe Trumbull, CT
  • Job Summary We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team in roles such as Care Manager, CNA, and Maintenance Tech. As a Team Member, You Will Pr... more
  • 8 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Respiratory Therapist - Full Time jobs in the Lafayette, LA area that may be a better fit.

  • 9999 Ochsner Clinic Foundation Lafayette, LA
  • Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a diffe... more
  • 29 Days Ago

  • Mercy Regional Medical Center Ville Platte, LA
  • Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English Current Louisiana Respiratory Care Practitioner License (Certified or Registered) CPR C... more
  • 16 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!