Respiratory Therapist - Direct Patient Care & Collaboration

Mercy; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement matching

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care per physician orders and to consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness. You will serve as an advanced resource for nursing on respiratory care and perform duties as assigned.

Requirements include graduation from a CoARC-approved program, a current RCP license, and NBRC RRT credential. PALS is required for ER; ACLS is a plus. Mercy offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Education

CoARC approved Respiratory Care program

Job description

Mercy seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care per physician orders and to consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness. You will serve as an advanced resource for nursing on respiratory care and perform duties as assigned.

Requirements include graduation from a CoARC-approved program, a current RCP license, and NBRC RRT credential. PALS is required for ER; ACLS is a plus. Mercy offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.