Mercy Hospital Ada is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care per physician orders. The role includes consulting on therapy effectiveness and serving as a resource for physicians and nursing staff. Candidates must graduate from a CoARC-approved program, hold an RRT/CRT credential and a current RCP license; PALS and ACLS are required for ER, with about one year of experience preferred.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of CoARC approved Respiratory Care program.
Licensure: Holds a current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
Certifications: NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential; PALS required for ER; ACLS required.
Responsibilities
Performs direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care, according to physician's orders.
Consults physicians on effectiveness of therapy.
Acts as an advanced resource person for physicians and nursing on respiratory care.
Performs duties as assigned.
Skills
RRT/CRT credential
RCP licensure
PALS required
ACLS required
Education
CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program
Job description
Mercy Hospital Ada is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care per physician orders. The role includes consulting on therapy effectiveness and serving as a resource for physicians and nursing staff. Candidates must graduate from a CoARC-approved program, hold an RRT/CRT credential and a current RCP license; PALS and ACLS are required for ER, with about one year of experience preferred.