Respiratory Therapist — Ventilator Care & Patient Education

Mercy; Lebanon (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality respiratory care across acute and chronic conditions. You will assess patients, perform respiratory treatments, manage ventilators, and monitor arterial blood gases to guide treatment decisions.

You will collaborate with physicians and nurses within a multidisciplinary team, educate patients and families, ensure accurate EMR documentation, and uphold strict safety and infection-control standards in a supportive

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine respiratory care needs.
• Perform respiratory treatments and manage ventilators.
• Monitor arterial blood gases and interpret results.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop care plans.
• Educate patients and families on treatment and discharge care.
• Ensure accurate EMR documentation and record-keeping.
• Uphold safety and infection-control standards.
• Work within a multidisciplinary care team.

Job description

Mercy is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality respiratory care across acute and chronic conditions. You will assess patients, perform respiratory treatments, manage ventilators, and monitor arterial blood gases to guide treatment decisions.

You will collaborate with physicians and nurses within a multidisciplinary team, educate patients and families, ensure accurate EMR documentation, and uphold strict safety and infection-control standards in a supportive