Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job overview

The Registered Respiratory Therapist role is onsite in Joplin, MO. Compensation is not specified. The listing describes Mercy as a healthcare organization focused on innovation, technology, and compassionate care. The therapist provides respiratory care to patients according to physician orders, consults physicians about therapy effectiveness, and serves as an advanced respiratory-care resource for physicians and nursing staff. The role supports direct patient care using appropriate respiratory-care devices.

What you'll do

• Provide direct respiratory patient care according to physician orders
• consult physicians on therapy effectiveness
• serve as an advanced respiratory-care resource for physicians and nursing staff
• perform assigned duties.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered respiratory therapist

respiratory care

joplin mo

mercy

patient care

rrt

nbrc

rcp license

coarc-approved program

pals for emergency room co-workers

acls preferred

critical care experience preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period.

Why this role

Requires graduation from a CoARC-approved respiratory care program, a current state Respiratory Care Practitioner license, and the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from NBRC. PALS is required for Emergency Room co-workers; ACLS and critical-care experience are preferred.

About the employer

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