Certified Respiratory Therapist

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy offers a Respiratory Care position at its Fort Smith location, focused on compassionate patient care in cardiopulmonary medicine.

Candidates should be graduates of AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy programs, hold a current license, and have knowledge of CC procedures and blood gas analysis; CPR certification required. Mercy provides medical, dental, vision coverage, PTO, tuition support, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Education: Must be a graduate of an approved AMA school for Respiratory Therapy.
• Licensure: Must hold a current temporary or permanent license (LRCP) from the applicable State of practice.
• 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's Degree.
• Preferred Experience: Previous experience working in a hospital environment.
• Preferred Certifications: NRP Certification. PALS Certified. ACLS Certified.
• Preferred Other: Advanced computer skills. Ability to learn and work with computerized equipment and patient care applications.

Skills

Respiratory care procedures

Blood gas analysis

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

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.

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.

Qualifications

• Education: Must be a graduate of an approved AMA school for Respiratory Therapy.
• Licensure: Must hold a current temporary or permanent license (LRCP) from the applicable State of practice.
• 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's Degree.
• Preferred Experience: Previous experience working in a hospital environment.
• Preferred Certifications: NRP Certification. PALS Certified. ACLS Certified.
• Preferred Other: Advanced computer skills. Ability to learn and work with computerized equipment and patient care applications.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and 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.