NICU Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $5K Sign-On

Jobtome; Bethany (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

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

Requirements include graduation from a CoArc approved Respiratory Care program, a current RCP license, NBRC RRT credential, and ACLS preferred. ER/PALS may be required and the role includes physical demands; Mercy offers comprehensive

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoArc approved Respiratory Care program.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in state.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Emergency room PALS may be required for ER staff.
• Physical demands: push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs; pinch up to 10 lbs; kneel, crouch, crawl.

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

Direct patient care

Physician communication

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 per physician orders. You will consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness and serve as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing staff.

Requirements include graduation from a CoArc approved Respiratory Care program, a current RCP license, NBRC RRT credential, and ACLS preferred. ER/PALS may be required and the role includes physical demands; Mercy offers comprehensive