Night Shift RRT — Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Mercy; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mercy Hospital in Saint Louis is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform direct patient care across respiratory modalities under physician orders. The role includes consulting on therapy effectiveness and acting as a resource for physicians and nursing staff.

Candidates must hold a Missouri RCP license and an NBRC RRT credential; PALS is required in the ER. ACLS is preferred. The position offers a 7 pm–7 am shift with eligible shift differential and a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program.
• Current Missouri licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).
• RRT NBRC credential required; PALS for ER team.
• Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs. and other movements as described.
• ACLS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care per physician orders.
• Consults physicians on effectiveness of therapy and progress.
• Acts as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing staff on respiratory care.
• Performs duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program

RRT NBRC credential

ACLS (preferred)

Job description

Mercy Hospital in Saint Louis is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform direct patient care across respiratory modalities under physician orders. The role includes consulting on therapy effectiveness and acting as a resource for physicians and nursing staff.

Candidates must hold a Missouri RCP license and an NBRC RRT credential; PALS is required in the ER. ACLS is preferred. The position offers a 7 pm–7 am shift with eligible shift differential and a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.