NICU - Reg Respiratory Therapist

Mercy; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Joplin, Missouri is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner. This role involves providing direct patient care, consulting with physicians on therapy effectiveness, and acting as a resource for respiratory care. Applicants should be graduates of a CoArc approved program and hold a current RCP license.

Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a respiratory care program approved by CoArc.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license as per state requirements.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in respiratory therapy according to physician's orders.
• Consult with physicians about therapy effectiveness.
• Act as a resource for physicians and nursing in respiratory care.

Skills

Respiratory care knowledge

Patient care

Attentiveness to detail

Education

Graduate of CoArc approved Respiratory Care program

Acute Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Tools

Respiratory care devices

Job description

Overview

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.

Position Details

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of CoArc approved Respiratory Care program.
• Licensure: Meets state licensure requirements and has a current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Experience: None.
• Certifications: Hold the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential awarded by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). For co-workers who work in the Emergency Room, PALS is required.
• Other: Physical demands are attached plus push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs. Plus, pinch up to 10 lbs., kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally.
• Equipment Used: All appropriate respiratory care devices.

Preferred

• Education: Acute Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Experience: Prefer critical care experience.

Benefits

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.