Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full Time

Mercy; Mustang (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care according to physician orders. You will consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness and serve as an advanced resource for the care team.

Responsibilities include performing duties as assigned in a fast-paced clinical setting. The role requires graduation from a CoARC-approved program, a current RCP license, and NBRC RRT credential, with PALS for ER staff as applicable.

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.
• PALS may be required for ER colleagues.

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 for physicians and nursing staff on respiratory care.
• Performs duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program

RRT credential NBRC

RCP license (state)

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! 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:

QualificationsEducation: 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 Licensure: Preferred Experience: Prefer critical care experience.Preferred Certifications: Preferred Other:

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.