Registered Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

Mercy; Blanchard (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy is hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform direct patient care in respiratory therapy per physician orders. You will consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness and serve as an advanced resource for clinicians in respiratory care.

Requirements include graduation from a COARC-approved program, current RCP license, NBRC RRT credential, and ER PALS certification. ACLS is preferred; physical demands apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC approved Respiratory Care program.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) licensure.
• NBRC RRT credential required.
• PALS certification required for ER colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care according to physician orders.
• Consult with physicians on effectiveness of therapy.
• Serve as an advanced resource person for physicians and nursing staff in respiratory care.

Education

COARC-approved Respiratory Care program

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential

PALS certification for ER

ACLS preferred

Job description

Mercy is hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform direct patient care in respiratory therapy per physician orders. You will consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness and serve as an advanced resource for clinicians in respiratory care.

Requirements include graduation from a COARC-approved program, current RCP license, NBRC RRT credential, and ER PALS certification. ACLS is preferred; physical demands apply.