Registered Respiratory Therapist — Critical Care Specialist

Jobtome; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform direct patient care under physician orders and consult on therapy effectiveness. This role serves as a key respiratory care resource for physicians and nursing staff in a hospital setting.

Education must be CoARC approved with an active RCP license and NBRC RRT credential. ACLS is preferred; PALS may be required for ER staff. Physical demands include lifting and mobility as described, with emphasis on critical care readiness.

Qualifications

• Graduate of CoARC approved Respiratory Care program.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• NBRC credential as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). For ER: PALS is required.
• ACLS preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• Physical demands include push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs; kneel and crouch.
• Critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Education

CoARC approved Respiratory Care program

Tools

Respiratory care devices

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform direct patient care under physician orders and consult on therapy effectiveness. This role serves as a key respiratory care resource for physicians and nursing staff in a hospital setting.

Education must be CoARC approved with an active RCP license and NBRC RRT credential. ACLS is preferred; PALS may be required for ER staff. Physical demands include lifting and mobility as described, with emphasis on critical care readiness.