Registered Respiratory Therapist — Advanced Patient Care

Mercy; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care per physician orders. You will consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness and act as an advanced resource for the medical team.

Requirements include graduation from a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program, an active RCP license, and NBRC RRT credential. PALS for ER and ACLS preferred. This role offers opportunities in a caring healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• PALS certification (ER) required; ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Education

CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program

Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential

PALS certification (ER)

ACLS certification (preferred)

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care per physician orders. You will consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness and act as an advanced resource for the medical team.

Requirements include graduation from a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program, an active RCP license, and NBRC RRT credential. PALS for ER and ACLS preferred. This role offers opportunities in a caring healthcare environment.