Respiratory Care Coordinator (Non-Exempt)

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

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assist in planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating operations and patient care within the Respiratory Care Department. You will serve as a clinical resource to staff and patients, performing direct patient care per physician orders and taking on managerial duties as delegated by supervisors and directors.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited respiratory care program, current state licensure, and at least one year of hospital

Qualifications

• Graduate from an Accredited College Program in Respiratory Care.
• Current license to practice in the state of practice.
• Minimum one year of hospital respiratory therapy experience.
• RRT certification and BLS; ACLS for Adult areas; NRP/PALS if neonatal/pediatric areas.
• Preferred education: Bachelor's Degree.
• Preferred experience: 3-5 years RRT (2+ years at Mercy).
• Trained in ICU, NICU, PICU, ED, CORE or willing to be trained.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of operations and patient care in the respiratory care department.
• Serve as a clinical resource to staff and patients in the department.
• Perform direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory therapy according to physicians' orders.
• Assume managerial duties delegated by the Supervisor, Manager and/or Director.
• Assess and evaluates employees' responsibilities in a manner consistent with Corporate Values.

Skills

RRT

BLS Certified

ACLS Certified

NRP/PALS

Respiratory Therapy

Education

Graduate from Accredited College Program in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

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:

Qualifications

• 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:

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.