Night Shift RRT - Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Mercy; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

Mercy Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care, following physician orders. You will consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness and serve as a resource for physicians and nursing staff. The role includes night shifts with additional shift differential considerations.

Requirements include an RCP license, NBRC RRT credential, and a CoArc-approved program. ACLS is preferred; ER staff may require PALS.

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 NBRC.
• For ER staff, PALS is required.
• Other: Physical demands include push, pull, grip up to 50 lbs; pinch up to 10 lbs; kneel, crouch, crawl.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Graduate of CoArc-approved Respiratory Care program.

ACLS (Preferred Education)

Job description

Mercy Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care, following physician orders. You will consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness and serve as a resource for physicians and nursing staff. The role includes night shifts with additional shift differential considerations.

Requirements include an RCP license, NBRC RRT credential, and a CoArc-approved program. ACLS is preferred; ER staff may require PALS.