Certified Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

MHM Support Services; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Respiratory Therapist in Arkansas. The clinician will utilize advanced cardiopulmonary knowledge under physician direction, perform critical care procedures, and analyze blood gases within a hospital setting.

Required: AMA-approved program, AR license (LRCP), NBRC CRT eligibility, and CPR. Preferred: additional college degree, hospital experience, and proficient computer skills. Mercy offers a strong benefits package and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current temporary or permanent AR license (LRCP).
• Knowledge of respiratory care procedures and modalities including critical care and blood gas analysis.
• Eligible to take NBRC CRT exam; CPR certification.
• Able to operate hospital computer systems.
• Preferred: additional college/associate degree.
• Preferred: hospital experience; advanced computer skills.

Skills

Respiratory therapy knowledge

Critical care knowledge

Blood gas analysis

Computer systems in health care

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program

Associate degree or higher (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Mercy seeks a Respiratory Therapist in Arkansas. The clinician will utilize advanced cardiopulmonary knowledge under physician direction, perform critical care procedures, and analyze blood gases within a hospital setting.

Required: AMA-approved program, AR license (LRCP), NBRC CRT eligibility, and CPR. Preferred: additional college degree, hospital experience, and proficient computer skills. Mercy offers a strong benefits package and career growth opportunities.