RRT Respiratory Therapist – Advanced Care, $10k Sign-On

Mercy; Lemay (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform direct patient care across all aspects of respiratory therapy per physician orders. The role involves consulting with physicians on therapy effectiveness and serving as an advanced resource for the care team.

Requirements include graduation from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program, an active RCP license, and NBRC RRT credential. ACLS is preferred. Physical demands include lifting and mobility tasks as described in the job details.

Qualifications

• Graduate of CoARC approved Respiratory Care program.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• ACLS preferred.

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 on respiratory care.

Skills

RRT credential

Critical care experience

Education

CoARC Respiratory Care program

NBRC RRT certification

ACLS certification (preferred)

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform direct patient care across all aspects of respiratory therapy per physician orders. The role involves consulting with physicians on therapy effectiveness and serving as an advanced resource for the care team.

Requirements include graduation from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program, an active RCP license, and NBRC RRT credential. ACLS is preferred. Physical demands include lifting and mobility tasks as described in the job details.