Night-Shift RRT: Lead Respiratory Care & Patient Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employer-matched retirement funds

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory therapy, consult physicians on therapy effectiveness, and serve as an advanced resource for the medical team.

The role offers a night shift from 7 pm to 7:30 am, eligible shift differential, and a sign-on bonus up to $10,000, plus comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within Mercy’s compassionate, collaborative care environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of CoArc-approved Respiratory Care program.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• PALS required for ER coworkers.
• ACLS preferred; critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care according to physician orders.
• Consults physicians on effectiveness of therapy and acts as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing.
• Performs duties as assigned and supports a collaborative care environment.

Education

CoArc-approved Respiratory Care program

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

ACLS

PALS (ER)

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory therapy, consult physicians on therapy effectiveness, and serve as an advanced resource for the medical team.

The role offers a night shift from 7 pm to 7:30 am, eligible shift differential, and a sign-on bonus up to $10,000, plus comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within Mercy’s compassionate, collaborative care environment.