Respiratory Therapist: Direct Patient Care & Critical Care

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform direct patient care across respiratory therapy under physician orders, consult on therapy effectiveness, and serve as an advanced resource for clinicians.

Applicants must graduate from a COARC-approved program, hold an RCP license and NBRC RRT credential; PALS for ER, and ACLS are preferred. The role involves physical demands typical of respiratory care positions and working in a

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoArc approved Respiratory Care program.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) licensure.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• PALS may be required for coworkers in the Emergency Room (ER).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

RCP licensure

NBRC RRT credential

PALS certification

ACLS certification

Education

CoArc approved Respiratory Care program

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform direct patient care across respiratory therapy under physician orders, consult on therapy effectiveness, and serve as an advanced resource for clinicians.

Applicants must graduate from a COARC-approved program, hold an RCP license and NBRC RRT credential; PALS for ER, and ACLS are preferred. The role involves physical demands typical of respiratory care positions and working in a