Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job overview

The Registered Respiratory Therapist role is onsite in Joplin, MO. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Mercy’s direct patient care and respiratory services. The therapist provides respiratory care according to physician orders, consults physicians about therapy effectiveness, and serves as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing staff. This work helps deliver appropriate respiratory treatment to patients.

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 other assigned duties.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered respiratory therapist

respiratory care

joplin mo

mercy

patient care

physician orders

rrt

nbrc

rcp license

bls

coarc program

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.