Night-Shift Reg Respiratory Therapist - Full Time

Mercy; The Village (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement match

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide direct patient care in all respiratory care areas per physician orders. You will consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness and support nursing teams as an advanced resource for respiratory care.

You must have a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program, an active RCP license, and NBRC RRT credential. PALS is required for ER staff; expect physical duties as described.

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 (50 lbs push/pull, 10 lbs pinch, kneel/crouch/crawl).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Education

CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program

RRT NBRC credential

RCP licensure

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

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) Preferred Licensure: Preferred Experience: Prefer critical care experience. Preferred Certifications: Preferred Other:

Why Mercy?

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.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.