Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) — Inpatient Respiratory Care

Job overview

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) role is onsite at Mercy Hospital Springfield in Springfield, MO. Compensation is not specified. Mercy describes its work as a healing ministry focused on exceptional patient care through compassion, innovation, and teamwork; this position supports inpatient respiratory care. The therapist provides respiratory care across inpatient settings, delivering ordered therapies, assessing patients, supporting procedures, and coordinating with physicians and interdisciplinary colleagues. The role helps ensure safe, effective respiratory treatment and patient and family education.

What you'll do

• Deliver respiratory treatments and therapies according to physician orders
• assess patient conditions and recommend respiratory interventions
• support diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• educate patients and families
• participate in rounds and interdisciplinary care planning
• document care
• operate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment
• serve as a clinical resource, preceptor, and mentor as needed
• stay current on evidence-based practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered respiratory therapist (rrt)

springfield mo

inpatient respiratory care

mercy hospital springfield

full-time

respiratory treatments

patient assessment

coarc-accredited program

rcp license

nbrc credential

sign-on bonus

relocation assistance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for volunteer activities
• tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 annually
• dependent care FSA contribution of $100/month
• relocation assistance for eligible full-time candidates.

Why this role

Up to $17,000 in incentives, including a $10,000 sign-on bonus and up to $7,000 relocation assistance. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) match, paid parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 annually, and a dependent care FSA contribution of $100 per month.

About the employer

Mercy is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals. Sector: 62.