Reg Respiratory Therapist (Non-Exempt)

Mercy; Carthage (MO); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plans

Descripción de la vacante

Mercy is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform direct patient care across respiratory therapies per physician orders. You will consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness and act as an advanced resource for the care team, including nursing staff.

The role emphasizes collaboration, safety, and evidence-based practice. Ideal candidates will be graduates of a CoARC-approved program, hold a valid RCP license and NBRC RRT credential, with ACLS preferred and critical care background

Formación

• Graduate of CoARC approved Respiratory Care program.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Critical care experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care per physician orders.
• Consult physicians on the effectiveness of therapy.
• Serve as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing on respiratory care.

Conocimientos

RRT credential NBRC

RCP licensure

Patient care

Team collaboration

Educación

CoARC approved Respiratory Care program

Herramientas

Respiratory devices

Descripción del empleo

Find your calling at Mercy!

Overview

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.

Position Details

• 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 National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). For co-workers who work in the Emergency Room PALS is required.
• Other: Physical demands are attached plus push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs. Plus, pinch up to 10 lbs., kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally.
• Equipment Used: All appropriate respiratory care devices.
• Preferred Education: Acute Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Preferred Licensure:
• Preferred Experience: Prefer critical care experience.
• Preferred Certifications: Preferred Other:

Why Mercy?

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.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.