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Respiratory Therapist

Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health Salary
Lafayette, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/13/2026
Respiratory Therapist–Registered/Polysomnography
  • Provide respiratory care including assessments and treatments.
  • Conduct polysomnography (sleep studies, CPAP/BiPAP titration, overnight monitoring).
  • Monitor and document patient data during respiratory and sleep procedures.
  • Operate and maintain respiratory and sleep lab equipment.
  • Prepare reports and support physician diagnosis.
  • Ensure patient safety and respond to respiratory or sleep‑related events.
  • RRT required; RPSGT/SDS preferred.

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 www.ochsner.org. To transform your health, please visit www.ochsner.org/healthyyou.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan

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