NICU RRT: Neonatal Respiratory Specialist (Sign-On Bonus)

Jobtome; Jones (LA); On-site; USD 9,000 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employer-matched retirement

Job summary

Mercy is hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RCP) to provide direct patient care across respiratory therapies in accordance with physician orders. You will collaborate with physicians to assess therapy effectiveness, acting as a resource for medical staff and nursing teams.

The role requires CoArc-approved respiratory care training, current RCP licensure, and NBRC RRT certification. ACLS is preferred and PALS is required for ER staff. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduate of CoArc approved Respiratory Care program.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• ACLS certification preferred; PALS required for ER staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care per physician orders.
• Consult physicians on effectiveness of therapy and act as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing on respiratory care.
• Perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical care experience

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Education

CoArc approved Respiratory Care program

RCP licensure (state)

NBRC RRT credential

ACLS certification (preferred)

PALS required for ER staff

Job description

Mercy is hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RCP) to provide direct patient care across respiratory therapies in accordance with physician orders. You will collaborate with physicians to assess therapy effectiveness, acting as a resource for medical staff and nursing teams.

The role requires CoArc-approved respiratory care training, current RCP licensure, and NBRC RRT certification. ACLS is preferred and PALS is required for ER staff. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for eligible candidates.