Respiratory Clinic Liaison (COPD Educator) - Mercy South

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Zusammenfassung

Mercy South in St. Louis seeks a COPD Educator (RT) with COPD expertise to provide structured inpatient education, reinforce inhaler and oxygen use, and identify high‑risk patients prior to discharge.

You will coordinate care with quality, case management, and outpatient providers while upholding Mercy’s mission and service standards.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate from an Accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Current license in the state of practice (RRT).
• At least 3 years experience as a respiratory therapist.

Aufgaben

• Provide structured inpatient education.
• Reinforce inhaler and oxygen use.
• Identify high risk patients prior to discharge.
• Coordinate care with quality & case management and outpatient providers.

Kenntnisse

BLS

Communication

Ausbildung

Accredited Respiratory Care program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Find your calling at Mercy!

Coordinates and/or provides respiratory-related education to patients and clinic coworkers. Collaborates as a member of a Hospital- and Clinic-based team with Physicians, Quality, Care Management & Clinic leaders to evaluate and plan for the educational needs of the patient. Ability to effectively communicate with providers and co-workers to promote health behaviors identified for optimal disease management with patients and families. Serves as a clinical resource or consultant in respiratory related conditions. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Mercy South

10010 Kennerly Road

St. Louis, MO 63128

Full-Time, 40 hours/wee k

A COPD Educator (RT With COPD Expertise) Would

• Provide structured inpatient education
• Reinforce inhaler and oxygen use
• Identify high risk patients prior to discharge
• Coordinate care with quality & case management and outpatient providers

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education: Graduate from an Accredited Respiratory Care program.

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

Experience: Position requires at least 3 years experience.

Certification/Registration: Registered as a therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Pulmonary Disease Educator Certificate or willing to obtain.

Other Skills and Knowledge: Must be current in BLS. Strong communication skills are necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care or other healthcare- or science-related field.

Experience: 5 years of experience, Patient Education

Certification/Registration: AE-C

Other Skills and Knowledge: Computer literacy, including the use of Microsoft Office Products.

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.