Respiratory Therapist

Mercy; Missouri; On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality respiratory care to patients across diverse clinical settings. In this flexible GIG/Per Diem role, you will assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, administer oxygen and aerosol therapies, manage ventilators, and perform diagnostic tests.

You’ll collaborate with physicians and nurses, educate patients and families, document care accurately, and follow evidence-based protocols.

Qualifications

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Administer oxygen and aerosol therapies as prescribed.
• Manage ventilators and perform standard diagnostic tests.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality respiratory care in diverse clinical settings.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to implement care plans.
• Educate patients and families; document care accurately.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Ventilator management

Oxygen therapy

Pulmonary diagnostics

Patient education

Tools

Ventilators

Pulse oximetry

Job description

Mercy is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality respiratory care to patients across diverse clinical settings. In this flexible GIG/Per Diem role, you will assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, administer oxygen and aerosol therapies, manage ventilators, and perform diagnostic tests. You’ll collaborate with physicians and nurses, educate patients and families, document care accurately, and follow evidence-based protocols. Join a compassionate, team-focused environment with opportunities to expand your clinical skills and support lifesaving care.