Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full Time

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver patient-focused respiratory care under physician orders. You will assess therapy effectiveness, consult with physicians, and support nursing staff as an advanced resource.

Requirements include a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program, current RCP licensure, and NBRC RRT credential, with PALS potentially needed in ER. ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of CoARC approved Respiratory Care program.
• Licensure: Meets state licensure requirements and has a current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Certifications: Hold the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential awarded by the NBRC. PALS may be required for ER staff.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

RCP licensure

RRT NBRC

ACLS certification

PALS (ER)

Education

CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program

Job description

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.

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

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?

• 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.