Night Shift Respiratory Therapist (RRT) | Sign-On Bonus

Mercy; Overland (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver direct patient care per physician orders and consult on therapy effectiveness. The role serves as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing staff and involves performing duties as assigned.

The shift is 7 pm–7 am with eligible shift differential. A graduate of a CoArc approved Respiratory Care program with an active RCP license and NBRC RRT credential is required; ACLS is preferred, and PALS may be needed for

Qualifications

• Graduate of CoArc approved Respiratory Care program.
• Meets state licensure requirements and has a current Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Holders of NBRC RRT credential; ER staff may require PALS.
• ACLS is preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs and mobility tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory therapy 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

Physical endurance

Interprofessional communication

Education

CoArc Respiratory Care program graduate

RRT NBRC credential

Missouri RCP license

ACLS (preferred)

Tools

Respiratory care equipment

Job description

Mercy Hospital in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver direct patient care per physician orders and consult on therapy effectiveness. The role serves as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing staff and involves performing duties as assigned.

The shift is 7 pm–7 am with eligible shift differential. A graduate of a CoArc approved Respiratory Care program with an active RCP license and NBRC RRT credential is required; ACLS is preferred, and PALS may be needed for