PRN RRT - Respiratory Care

Mercy; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Night shift

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Washington is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our respiratory care team for a full-time night shift.

The role involves delivering comprehensive respiratory care, collaborating with the care team, educating patients, and supporting emergency interventions in an acute care hospital setting. Missouri licensure and NBRC credentials are required.

Qualifications

• Current Missouri Respiratory Care Practitioner License is required.
• CRT or RRT credential through NBRC is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Experience in acute care, hospital, ICU, or emergency department is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care services for patients across clinical settings.
• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary and respiratory disorders.
• Administer respiratory treatments, therapies, and medications per physician orders.
• Manage oxygen therapy and airway support interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families regarding respiratory conditions and equipment usage.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to safety and regulatory standards.
• Support emergency respiratory care and critical patient interventions when needed.

Education

Missouri Respiratory Care Practitioner License

Job description

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. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) / Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Respiratory Therapist Night Shift Job | Mercy Hospital WashingtonPRN | VaryingDays Shift

Mercy Hospital Washington is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our award-winning respiratory care team. This full-time night shift opportunity is ideal for both experienced respiratory therapists and recent graduates looking to grow their careers in an acute care hospital setting.

At Mercy, we invest in our caregivers so they can provide the best possible care for our patients.

Respiratory Therapist ResponsibilitiesAs a Respiratory Therapist, you will provide comprehensive respiratory care services for patients across a variety of clinical settings.Assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary and respiratory disordersAdminister respiratory treatments, therapies, and medications according to physician ordersManage oxygen therapy and airway support interventionsCollaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomesEducate patients and families regarding respiratory conditions, treatment plans, and equipment usageMaintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to safety and regulatory standardsSupport emergency respiratory care and critical patient interventions when needed

Current Missouri Respiratory Care Practitioner LicenseCertified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy ProgramPrevious acute care, hospital, ICU, emergency department, or critical care experience

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion.

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