Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full Time (Pulmonary Rehab)

Mercy; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy in Cincinnati is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver direct patient care according to physician orders and to consult on the effectiveness of therapies. You will act as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing staff and perform duties as assigned.

Requirements include graduation from a CoARC-approved program, current RCP license, NBRC RRT credential, and ACLS preferred. ER PALS is required for ER staff; expect physical demands consistent with respiratory care duties.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required by state.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• ER staff: PALS required for ER assignments.
• Physical demands include pushing/pulling/gripping up to 50 lbs, kneeling, crouching, crawling.
• ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in respiratory therapy per physician orders.
• Consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness.
• Serve as advanced resource person for physicians and nursing staff.
• Perform duties as assigned.

Education

CoARC approved Respiratory Care program

Tools

RCP license

RRT NBRC credential

PALS for ER

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

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 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.