Certified Respiratory Therapist - Nights

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide cardiopulmonary care under physician direction. Must graduate from an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program and hold current AR LRCP licensure, with knowledge of respiratory care procedures and blood gas analysis.

Preferred qualifications include additional college/associate degree, hospital experience, and NBRC CRT eligibility or certification, plus CPR certification and strong computer skills in a health-care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• Must hold a current temporary or permanent license (LRCP) from the State of Arkansas.
• Working knowledge of Respiratory Care procedures and modalities including Critical Care and Blood Gas analysis.
• Eligible to take or have passed the NBRC Certification (CRT) exam; CPR certified by American Heart Association.

Skills

Respiratory care procedures

Critical care

Blood gas analysis

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

Healthcare computers

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:

• 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 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?

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.