NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist - $10k Sign-On

Jobtome; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care, following physician orders. You will consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness and serve as an advanced resource for medical staff across units.

The position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus and requires graduation from a CoARC-approved respiratory care program, state licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), and NBRC-registered RRT credential.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of CoARC approved Respiratory Care program.
• Licensure: Meets state licensure requirements and has a current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Certifications: Hold the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential awarded by NBRC. PALS required for ER staff.
• Physical demands include push, pull and grip up to 50 lbs., pinch up to 10 lbs., kneel, crouch, crawl.
• Preferred Education: ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care per physician orders.
• Consults physicians on effectiveness of therapy.
• Acts as an advanced resource person for physicians and nursing on respiratory care.

Skills

Compassion

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Education

CoARC approved Respiratory Care program

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care, following physician orders. You will consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness and serve as an advanced resource for medical staff across units.

The position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus and requires graduation from a CoARC-approved respiratory care program, state licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), and NBRC-registered RRT credential.