Night Shift Respiratory Therapist – NICU & Critical Care

Mercy Co; Columbia (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy South is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care across respiratory modalities, with NICU rotation on a rotating basis and a night shift schedule. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is offered for RRTs, with training on and assignment to NICU for all RTs.

Education requires graduation from a CoArc approved Respiratory Care program and an active RCP license; NBRC RRT credential is required, and PALS may be needed in ER. Physical demands apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of CoArc approved Respiratory Care program.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Hold the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential NBRC; PALS for ER is required.
• Physical demands include push, pull, grip up to 50 lbs; kneel and crawl as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in respiratory therapy per physician orders.
• Consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness and adjustments.
• Serve as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing staff on respiratory care.
• Perform duties as assigned including NICU rotations.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

CoArc Respiratory Care program

RCP license

RRT NBRC credential

Tools

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Mercy South is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care across respiratory modalities, with NICU rotation on a rotating basis and a night shift schedule. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is offered for RRTs, with training on and assignment to NICU for all RTs.

Education requires graduation from a CoArc approved Respiratory Care program and an active RCP license; NBRC RRT credential is required, and PALS may be needed in ER. Physical demands apply.