Registered Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care Advocate

Mercy; Mustang (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care across respiratory therapy services in accordance with physician orders. You will consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness and serve as an advanced resource for care teams in respiratory support.

Requirements include graduation from a CoARC-approved program, current RCP license, and NBRC RRT credential. ACLS is preferred; PALS is required for ER staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of CoARC approved Respiratory Care program.
• Must have a current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• NBRC RRT credential required; PALS for ER if applicable.
• ACLS preferred.
• Physical demands include pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs and crouching/kneeling.
• Experience in critical care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care as ordered by physicians.
• Consults physicians on the effectiveness of therapy.
• Acts as an advanced resource person for physicians and nursing on respiratory care.
• Performs duties as assigned.

Education

CoARC approved Respiratory Care program

Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification (ER)

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care across respiratory therapy services in accordance with physician orders. You will consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness and serve as an advanced resource for care teams in respiratory support.

Requirements include graduation from a CoARC-approved program, current RCP license, and NBRC RRT credential. ACLS is preferred; PALS is required for ER staff.