NICU Respiratory Therapist — RRT, Critical Care

Mercy; Spencer (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care per physician orders and to consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness. You will serve as an advanced respiratory care resource for the medical team and nursing staff, performing duties as assigned to support patient outcomes.

The role requires CoARC-approved training, current RCP licensure, and NBRC RRT credential; PALS is required for ER staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• PALS certification required for ER staff.
• Ability to meet physical demands including lifting up to 50 lbs.

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 staff on respiratory care.
• Performs duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical collaboration

Patient care

Physician consultation

Education

CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program

NBRC RRT certification

Tools

Respiratory care devices

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care per physician orders and to consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness. You will serve as an advanced respiratory care resource for the medical team and nursing staff, performing duties as assigned to support patient outcomes.

The role requires CoARC-approved training, current RCP licensure, and NBRC RRT credential; PALS is required for ER staff.