Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Critical Care

Mercy; The Village (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement match

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide direct patient care in all respiratory care areas per physician orders. You will consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness and support nursing teams as an advanced resource for respiratory care.

You must have a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program, an active RCP license, and NBRC RRT credential. PALS is required for ER staff; expect physical duties as described.

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.
• Ability to meet physical demands (50 lbs push/pull, 10 lbs pinch, kneel/crouch/crawl).

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care per physician orders.
• Consult physicians on the effectiveness of therapy.
• Act as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing on respiratory care.
• Perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Education

CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program

RRT NBRC credential

RCP licensure

Job description

Mercy seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide direct patient care in all respiratory care areas per physician orders. You will consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness and support nursing teams as an advanced resource for respiratory care.

You must have a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program, an active RCP license, and NBRC RRT credential. PALS is required for ER staff; expect physical duties as described.