Respiratory Therapist, GIG/Flex/Per Diem/PRN

Job overview

The Respiratory Therapist, GIG/Flex/Per Diem/PRN is an onsite role serving Mercy Hospital St. Louis and surrounding communities, including Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, Perry, and Southeast. The listed RRT rate is $35 per hour; the CRT rate is $30 per hour, with variable shift incentives. The role supports Mercy’s respiratory care services. The therapist provides respiratory care according to physician orders, consults physicians on therapy effectiveness, and serves as an advanced respiratory care resource for physicians and nursing. Flexible day or night shifts of 4, 8, or 12 hours are available, with no weekend, holiday, or shift requirement stated.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

respiratory therapist

gig

flex

per diem

prn

st. louis mo

day or night shifts

4/8/12-hour shifts

rrt $35/hour

crt $30/hour

no weekend requirement

no holiday requirement

Benefits & perks

• Variable shift incentives
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• matched retirement plans for eligible team members.

Why this role

Flexible day or night shifts and number of hours; 4-, 8-, or 12-hour shifts available. Requires a CoARC-approved respiratory care program, current Respiratory Care Practitioner license, RRT or CRT credential from NBRC, ACLS, and one year of experience. PALS is required for coworkers working in the Emergency Room.

About the employer

Mercy is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.