Registered Respiratory Therapist, Full-Time

Southeast Hospital; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care per physician orders and to consult on therapy effectiveness. The role serves as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing staff and performs duties as assigned.

The position emphasizes critical care readiness, requires graduation from a CoArc approved Respiratory Care program, and RRT credential; ACLS preferred, PALS for ER, state licensure current.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoArc approved Respiratory Care program.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• ACLS preferred; PALS required for ER staff.
• Meets state licensure requirements and has a current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Physical demands include push/pull up to 50 lbs and pinch up to 10 lbs; kneel, crouch, crawl as needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Critical care experience

Education

CoArc approved Respiratory Care program

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

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

Mercy Hospital Southeast

• Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Respiratory
• Rehabilitation/Therapy Services
• Regular
• Full-time
• Mercy Hospital Southeast
• JR264440

Status: Full-Time

Shift: TBD

Qualifications

• Experience: Prefer critical care experience.
• Required Education: Graduate of CoArc approved Respiratory Care program.
• 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. Acute Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
• Licensure: Meets state licensure requirements and has a current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• 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.

Why Mercy?

• including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• 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.

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