No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$108k (median of 63 jobs)
7.2/10 work-life score · Top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,713 active roles in this specialty
About the Role
PRN respiratory therapist. Provides oxygen therapy, ventilation, ABGs, EKGs. Meridian, MS.
Join Ochsner Health as a Respiratory Therapist – PRN in Meridian, Mississippi, United States. We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No call required.
- No weekends required.
This position offers no call requirements, weekends off. Work with Ochsner Health in Meridian, Mississippi, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care, oxygen services, and ventilation support to patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric. They are responsible for performing diagnostic tests, monitoring therapy, and documenting clinical information in accordance with established policies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate's degree and a current state license as a Respiratory Therapist, with certification by the NBRC. Additionally, applicants must possess BLS certification and be able to obtain ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist-PRN at Ochsner Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,713 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 34% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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