Registered Respiratory Therapist – Child

Job overview

The Registered Respiratory Therapist – Child role is an onsite, full-time position in Saint Louis, MO. Compensation is not specified. The therapist provides respiratory care and life-support support in intensive care units and other designated areas at Mercy. The role delivers respiratory therapy according to physician orders or protocol, evaluates treatment effectiveness, and supports ventilation and life-support equipment during cardiopulmonary resuscitation and in designated care areas. This work contributes to direct patient care consistent with Mercy’s mission and service standards.

What you'll do

• Provide direct respiratory care according to physician orders or protocol
• determine therapy effectiveness
• provide ventilator support during cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• maintain life-support equipment in intensive care units and other designated areas
• implement the medical plan of care and clinical interventions as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

saint louis mo

mercy

registered respiratory therapist

child

respiratory care

ventilator support

intensive care

rrt

bls

nrp

pals

night shift

sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Child-focused respiratory therapy position with a sign-on bonus incentive of up to $10,000; shift listed as 7:00 pm–7:00 am.

About the employer

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