Respiratory Therapist - FT Days - Mercy South

Mercy; Clayton (MO); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement matching

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Ausbildung

CoARC approved Respiratory Care program

Jobbeschreibung

Find your calling at Mercy! Overview

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.

Position Details:

QualificationsEducation: Graduate of CoArc approved Respiratory Care program.Licensure: Meets state licensure requirements and has a current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.Experience: None.Certifications: Hold the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential awarded by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). For co-workers who work in the Emergency Room PALS is required.Other: Physical demands are attached plus push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs. Plus, pinch up to 10 lbs., kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally. Equipment Used: All appropriate respiratory care devices. Preferred Education: Acute Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Preferred Licensure: Preferred Experience: Prefer critical care experience.Preferred Certifications: Preferred Other:

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.