RRT: Registered Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care

Mercy; Manchester (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy seeks an Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory therapy as ordered by physicians. The role includes consulting with physicians on therapy effectiveness and serving as an advanced resource for the medical team.

Requirements include graduation from a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program, a current RCP license, and NBRC RRT credential; ACLS is preferred. Strong teamwork and physical demands may apply as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license per state requirements.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• ACLS is preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Direct patient care

Consult physicians

Advanced respiratory care knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

CoARC approved Respiratory Care program

RRT credential NBRC

ACLS

Job description

Mercy seeks an Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory therapy as ordered by physicians. The role includes consulting with physicians on therapy effectiveness and serving as an advanced resource for the medical team.

Requirements include graduation from a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program, a current RCP license, and NBRC RRT credential; ACLS is preferred. Strong teamwork and physical demands may apply as part of daily duties.