Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time, Critical Care

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

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.