Respiratory Care Coordinator (Non-Exempt)

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of operations and patient care in the respiratory care department. The role serves as a clinical resource to staff and patients, performs direct patient care per physicians' orders, and may assume managerial duties as delegated.

Mercy emphasizes mission, values and service standards in this critical care environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an Accredited College Program in Respiratory Care.
• Current license in the state of practice.
• One year of experience as a respiratory therapist in a hospital setting.
• RRT certification. BLS. ACLS for Adult areas and NRP/PALS if Neonatal/Pediatric areas.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of operations and patient care in the respiratory care department.
• Serves as a clinical resource to staff and patients in the department.
• 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.
• Adheres to Mercy's mission, values and service standards.

Education

Accredited College Program in Respiratory Care

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.

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.

Qualifications

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 Licensure

• Preferred Experience: 3-5 years RRT (2+ years at Mercy).

Preferred Certifications

• 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.