Respiratory Therapist

Mercy; Eureka (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy in Missouri is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality respiratory care in patient-centered, Midwest-based facilities. You will assess patients, manage ventilators and non-invasive ventilation, perform diagnostic testing, and administer therapeutic interventions for acute and chronic respiratory conditions.

You will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams, support rapid-response situations, and educate patients and families.

Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing.
• Excellent patient assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to operate ventilators and respond to changes in patient status.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine respiratory needs.
• Manage ventilators and non-invasive ventilation according to protocols.
• Perform diagnostic testing and adjust therapies as needed.
• Administer therapeutic interventions for acute and chronic conditions.
• Educate patients and families about treatments and care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and interdisciplinary teams.
• Support rapid-response situations and contribute to patient safety.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Respiratory Therapist license

AS/BS in Respiratory Care

Tools

Ventilators

Diagnostic testing devices

Job description

Mercy seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality respiratory care in our patient-centered, Midwest-based facilities. In this role, you will assess patients, manage ventilators and non-invasive ventilation, perform diagnostic testing, and administer therapeutic interventions for acute and chronic respiratory conditions. You will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams, support rapid-response situations, and educate patients and families. Mercy’s culture emphasizes compassion, diversity, innovation, and continuous learning, offering robust professional development, competitive benefits, and opportunities to advance your respiratory care career while making a meaningful impact on community health.