Respiratory Therapist: Advanced Care & Innovation

Chapter 13 Trustee Middle District of Alabama; Manchester (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory therapy under physician orders.

You will consult with physicians on the effectiveness of therapy and act as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing staff in respiratory care.

Requirements include graduation from a CoARC-approved respiratory care program, current RCP license, NBRC RRT credential, and ACLS/PALS as applicable; physical demands apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of CoARC approved Respiratory Care program.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• PALS required for ER personnel.
• ACLS preferred.
• Critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care according to physician's orders.
• Consults physicians on effectiveness of therapy.
• Acts as an advanced resource person for physicians and nursing on respiratory care.
• Performs duties as assigned.

Skills

PALS

ACLS

Critical care

Education

CoARC approved Respiratory Care program

NBRC RRT credential

Job description

Mercy seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory therapy under physician orders.

You will consult with physicians on the effectiveness of therapy and act as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing staff in respiratory care.

Requirements include graduation from a CoARC-approved respiratory care program, current RCP license, NBRC RRT credential, and ACLS/PALS as applicable; physical demands apply.