Respiratory Therapist - FT Nights - Mercy South

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift

$20,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for full‑time night shifts. The role requires direct patient care, medical therapies under physician orders, and collaboration with physicians and nursing staff. NICU rotation is included in the training plan.

The ideal candidate holds an NBRC-registered RRT credential, a current RCP license, and ACLS/PALS as appropriate. Mercy emphasizes team care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a CoArc approved Respiratory Care program.
• Licensure: Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Certifications: NBRC-registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); PALS for ER.
• Other: Physical demands include push/pull/grip up to 50 lbs and mobility.
• Equipment: Use of all appropriate respiratory care devices.
• Preferred Education: ACLS certification.
• Preferred Experience: Critical care experience.

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 staff.
• All RTs train on and rotate to NICU as assigned.

Skills

RRT credential

Critical care experience

PALS certification

Education

CoArc approved Respiratory Care program

Job description

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

Mercy South

• Will consider Certified Respiratory Therapists*

Job Description

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

Mercy South

Registered Respiratory Therapist

• Will consider Certified Respiratory Therapists*

Full Time - 36 hours/week, Night Shift

$20,000 Bonus for RRTs

All Part- and Full-Time RTs will train on and be assigned to the NICU on a rotating basis.

Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of CoArc approved Respiratory Care program.

Licensure: Meets state licensure requirements and has a current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.

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.

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.