Registered Respiratory Therapist — Critical Care Expert

Mercy; Luther (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care in respiratory therapy, following physician orders and collaborating with physicians on therapy effectiveness.

The role emphasizes acting as a resource for physicians and nursing staff in respiratory care, with duties assigned as needed. A RCP license and NBRC RRT are required, with ACLS/PALS where applicable and physical demands as listed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoArc approved Respiratory Care program.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the state.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care in respiratory therapy per physician orders.
• Consults physicians on effectiveness of therapy.
• Acts as an advanced resource person for physicians and nursing on respiratory care.

Skills

Respiratory care

Physician collaboration

Nursing collaboration

Education

CoArc approved Respiratory Care program

NBRC RRT credential

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen therapy equipment

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care in respiratory therapy, following physician orders and collaborating with physicians on therapy effectiveness.

The role emphasizes acting as a resource for physicians and nursing staff in respiratory care, with duties assigned as needed. A RCP license and NBRC RRT are required, with ACLS/PALS where applicable and physical demands as listed.