Registered Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift, Sign-On

Mercy; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Employer-matched retirement

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis - Respiratory department is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to perform direct patient care and consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness. This night-shift role offers an up-to-$10,000 sign-on bonus and the opportunity to contribute as an advanced resource for the care team.

Qualified candidates will have a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program, an active RCP license, and NBRC RRT credentials. ACLS preferred; PALS required for ER staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• PALS certification required for ER staff.
• ACLS preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• Ability to meet physical demands (push/pull/grip up to 50 lbs; kneel, crouch, crawl).
• Prefer critical care experience.

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

Education

CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis - Respiratory department is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to perform direct patient care and consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness. This night-shift role offers an up-to-$10,000 sign-on bonus and the opportunity to contribute as an advanced resource for the care team.

Qualified candidates will have a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program, an active RCP license, and NBRC RRT credentials. ACLS preferred; PALS required for ER staff.