Cert Respiratory Therapist - NICU

Chapter 13 Trustee Middle District of Alabama; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement matching

32+ hours per pay period eligibility

Job summary

Mercy in Arkansas is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to provide patient care under physician orders, supporting critical care and standard respiratory services.

The role requires AMA-approved program graduation, Arkansas license, CRT eligibility, CPR certification, and comfort with hospital computer systems. Prior hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program.
• Arkansas license (temporary or permanent).
• Working knowledge of respiratory care procedures, including critical care and blood gas analysis.
• Eligible for NBRC CRT exam; CPR certified by the American Heart Association.
• Able to operate with computers in a health care environment.
• Preferred: additional college/associate degree.
• Preferred: hospital experience; certifications such as NRP, ACLS, PALS.
• Advanced computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care procedures per physician orders.
• Monitor and analyze blood gases and patient status.
• Operate and maintain respiratory care equipment.
• Document care in the EMR and coordinate with the care team.

Skills

Critical care knowledge

Blood gas analysis

Computer literacy

Education

AMA-approved respiratory therapy program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Overview

Respiratory Care is the practice of the principles, techniques, psychology and theories of cardiopulmonary medicine under the verbal or written direction or prescription of a licensed physician and/or under the supervision of a qualified medical director.

Position Details

• QualificationsEducation: Must be a graduate of an approved AMA school for Respiratory Therapy.
• Licensure: Must hold a current temporary or permanent license (LRCP) from the State of Arkansas.
• Experience: Must have a working knowledge of all Respiratory Care procedures and modalities including Critical Care and Blood Gas analysis
• Certifications: Must be eligible to take or have passed the Certification (CRT) exam given by the NBRC. Must be Certified by the American Heart Association to provide CPR.
• Other: Must be able to work with computers in a health care environment
• Preferred Education: Additional College and/or Associate Degree
• Preferred Licensure:
• Preferred Experience: Previous experience working in a hospital environment
• Preferred Certifications: NRP CertificationPALS CertifiedACLS Certified
• Preferred Other: Advanced computer skills
• Ability to learn and work with computerized equipment and patient care applications

Why Mercy?

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• matched retirement plans
• for team members working 32+ hours per pay period

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.