Respiratory Care Coordinator - Night shift

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy seeks a respiratory therapist to assist in planning and coordinating operations within the respiratory care department. You will provide direct patient care per physician orders and act as a clinical resource to staff and patients.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care program, current state licensure, and RRT certification with BLS; ACLS for adult areas and NRP/PALS for neonatal/pediatric areas as applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an Accredited College Program in Respiratory Care.
• Must have a current license in the state of practice.
• One year as a respiratory therapist in a hospital setting.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with BLS; ACLS for Adult areas and NRP/PALS for Neonatal/Pediatric areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of respiratory care operations and patient care.
• Serve as a clinical resource to staff and patients; perform direct patient care according to physicians' orders.

Skills

RRT Credential

Clinical patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program Graduate

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Assists in the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the operations and patient care in the respiratory care department. Serves as a clinical resource to staff and patients in the department. Functions as a staff member in the department as needed. Performs direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory therapy according to physicians' orders. Assumes managerial duties delegated by the Supervisor, Manager and/or Director. Assess and evaluates employees' responsibilities in a manner consistent with Corporate Values. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Education: Graduate from an Accredited College Program in Respiratory Care.

Job Description

Assists in the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the operations and patient care in the respiratory care department. Serves as a clinical resource to staff and patients in the department. Functions as a staff member in the department as needed. Performs direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory therapy according to physicians' orders. Assumes managerial duties delegated by the Supervisor, Manager and/or Director. Assess and evaluates employees' responsibilities in a manner consistent with Corporate Values. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Education: Graduate from an Accredited College Program in Respiratory Care.

Licensure: Must have a current license in the state of practice.

Experience: One year as a respiratory therapist in a hospital setting.

Certifications: Registered as a therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care (RRT). BLS. Must be current in ACLS for Adult areas and NRP/PALS if working Neonatal/Pediatric areas.

Other

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree.

Preferred Experience: 3-5 years RRT

Preferred Other: Trained in all areas (ICU, NICU, PICU, ED, CORE) or willing to be trained.

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.

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