Respiratory Therapist - Full Time - Days

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Arden (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to deliver expert respiratory care in inpatient settings. You will work as part of a collaborative team to implement treatment plans and ensure patient comfort.

You will administer therapies, assess patients, educate families, participate in rounds, document care, and maintain respiratory equipment while staying current with best practices.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential NBRC.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Strong communication and patient advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory treatments and therapies per physician orders
• Assess patient conditions and recommend interventions
• Support diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care
• Participate in rounds and care planning
• Document care accurately and ensure regulatory compliance
• Operate and maintain respiratory equipment
• Serve as a clinical resource, preceptor, and mentor
• Stay current on evidence-based practices and advancements

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Patient advocacy

Education

CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program

Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license

RRT credential NBRC

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

We are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care through teamwork and innovation, recognized as one of the Top 100 Places to Work.

Find your calling at Mercy!

We are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care through teamwork and innovation, recognized as one of the Top 100 Places to Work.

Position Overview

We seek a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to deliver expert respiratory care in inpatient settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory treatments and therapies per physician orders
• Assess patient conditions and recommend appropriate interventions
• Support diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care
• Participate in rounds and care planning
• Document care accurately and ensure regulatory compliance
• Operate and maintain respiratory equipment
• Serve as a clinical resource, preceptor, and mentor
• Stay current on evidence-based practices and advancements

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC
• Ability to perform physical tasks involving lifting up to 50 pounds
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and patient advocacy skills

Preferred

• ACL…