Registered Respiratory Therapist — Meaningful Patient Care

Mercy; Neosho (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care across respiratory services in accordance with physician orders. You will consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness and serve as a resource for nursing staff, performing duties as assigned.

Qualifications include graduation from a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program, current RCP licensure, and NBRC RRT credential. ACLS is preferred; PALS is required for ER staff. Mercy offers benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of CoARC approved Respiratory Care program.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• ACLS preferred; PALS required for ER staff.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

CoARC approved Respiratory Care program

Tools

Respiratory care devices

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care across respiratory services in accordance with physician orders. You will consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness and serve as a resource for nursing staff, performing duties as assigned.

Qualifications include graduation from a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program, current RCP licensure, and NBRC RRT credential. ACLS is preferred; PALS is required for ER staff. Mercy offers benefits and opportunities for growth.