Critical Care Respiratory Therapist — CRT, CPR Certified

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

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.