Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

Job overview

The Respiratory Therapist (PRN) role is onsite in Joplin, MO. Compensation is not specified. The position provides direct respiratory care to patients at Mercy. The therapist delivers respiratory care according to physician orders, consults physicians about therapy effectiveness, and serves as an advanced respiratory-care resource for physicians and nursing staff. The role requires graduation from a CoARC-approved respiratory care program, a current state Respiratory Care Practitioner license, and the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential; PALS is required for Emergency Room co-workers.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

respiratory therapist

joplin mo

mercy

respiratory care

patient care

physician orders

rrt

rcp license

coarc program

pals for emergency room

healthcare

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+ hours per pay period.

Why this role

Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for eligible team members.

About the employer

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