RRT - Patient Care & Innovation

Chapter 13 Trustee Middle District of Alabama; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver direct patient care across respiratory therapies in accordance with physician orders. You will consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness and support nursing staff as an advanced resource in respiratory care.

Minimum requirements include CoArc-approved education, current RCP license, and NBRC RRT credential; PALS is required in ER, ACLS preferred. The role may demand physical tasks such as lifting and mobility of equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of CoArc approved Respiratory Care program.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• No prior experience required.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• For ER staff, PALS is required.
• ACLS preferred.
• Push/pull up to 50 lbs., pinch up to 10 lbs., kneel, crouch and crawl as needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

RRT credential

Current state license

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

CoArc approved Respiratory Care program

Job description

Mercy seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver direct patient care across respiratory therapies in accordance with physician orders. You will consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness and support nursing staff as an advanced resource in respiratory care.

Minimum requirements include CoArc-approved education, current RCP license, and NBRC RRT credential; PALS is required in ER, ACLS preferred. The role may demand physical tasks such as lifting and mobility of equipment.