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Respiratory Therapist - New Grad - All Locations

Date Posted: May 17, 2026
Yearly: £ - £

Job Detail

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    Location Mississippi, United States of America
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    Apply Before: Jun 17, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Ochsner Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist, particularly aimed at new graduates, to provide respiratory care to a diverse patient population ranging from neonatal to geriatric. The role involves clinical procedures, patient education, and collaboration with healthcare teams in accordance with established protocols and standards.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide respiratory care treatment and oxygen services to patients
  • Perform diagnostic testing including Arterial Blood Gases and EKGs
  • Monitor and wean patients off oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation
  • Educate patients and staff on respiratory procedures and treatment plans
  • Document all clinical information regarding each patient
  • Maintain professional certifications and up-to-date knowledge of technical procedures
  • Attend staff meetings and comply with legal and regulatory standards

Required skills

  • Associate's Degree in related field
  • Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice
  • Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification (if applicable)
  • Computer skills for data entry and patient information retrieval
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

What the company offers

Not specified in the original listing.

Skills Required

Company Overview

Gulfport, Mississippi, United States of America

Ochsner Health System has been serving the community since 1942 with a commitment to healing, educating, leading, and innovating in healthcare. They strive to make a difference in the lives of their patients through dedicated employees. Read More

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