Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full Time

Mercy; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy in Bethany, OK seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care per physician orders, consult physicians on therapy effectiveness, and act as an advanced resource for the care team.

Requirements include graduation from a CoARC-approved respiratory care program, current RCP license, and NBRC RRT credential; ACLS is preferred and critical care experience is valued; the role involves the usual hospital-based physical demands.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of CoARC approved Respiratory Care program.
• Licensure: Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Experience: None.
• Certifications: NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); PALS may be required for ER staff.
• Other: Physical demands including push/pull/grip up to 50 lbs; pinch to 10 lbs; kneel, crouch, crawl.
• Preferred Education: ACLS
• Preferred Experience: Prior critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Education

CoARC approved Respiratory Care program

RCP license

RRT NBRC credential

ACLS

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Job Profile Summary

Overview

Performs direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care, according to physician's orders. Consults physicians on effectiveness of therapy. Acts as an advanced resource person for physicians and nursing on respiratory care. Performs duties as assigned.

Position Details

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of CoArc approved Respiratory Care program.
• Licensure: Meets state licensure requirements and has a current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Experience: None.
• Certifications: Hold the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential awarded by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). For co-workers who work in the Emergency Room PALS is required.
• Other: Physical demands are attached plus push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs. Plus, pinch up to 10 lbs., kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally. Equipment Used: All appropriate respiratory care devices.
• Preferred Education: Acute Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Preferred Experience: Prefer critical care experience.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.