Critical Care Respiratory Therapist - RRT | Tuition & PTO

Mercy; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform direct patient care in respiratory therapy according to physician orders in a hospital setting. The role includes consulting with physicians on therapy effectiveness and acting as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing staff on respiratory care.

You will perform duties as assigned to support patient care and outcomes. The position requires graduation from a CoArc approved Respiratory Care program, a current RCP license, and NBRC RRT

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoArc approved Respiratory Care program.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license per state requirements.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• PALS certification for ER personnel.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care in respiratory therapy per physician orders.
• Consult physicians on therapy effectiveness.
• Serve as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing on respiratory care.
• Perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Direct patient care

Physician consultation

Collaborative teamwork

Education

CoArc-approved respiratory care program

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform direct patient care in respiratory therapy according to physician orders in a hospital setting. The role includes consulting with physicians on therapy effectiveness and acting as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing staff on respiratory care.

You will perform duties as assigned to support patient care and outcomes. The position requires graduation from a CoArc approved Respiratory Care program, a current RCP license, and NBRC RRT