Registered Respiratory Therapist-Child - Nights
About The Position
Find your calling at Mercy! Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.” Position Details: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Pediatrics & Neonatal Care Full-Time Nights | Mercy Hospital $10,000 Sign-On Bonus + $7,000 Relocation Assistance Paid Upfront Bring your expertise. Share your heart. Make a difference. At Mercy, our mission is clear: we bring to life a healing ministry through compassionate care and exceptional service. We believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional people. That's why Mercy has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the nation's "Top 100 Places to Work." If you're a passionate Registered Respiratory Therapist who thrives in pediatric and neonatal care, we invite you to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work changes lives every day.
Requirements
- Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care Program
- Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and maneuver equipment up to 50 pounds
- Strong critical-thinking, communication, and patient care skills
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric or neonatal respiratory care experience
- Critical care experience
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification (required for therapists working in the Emergency Department)
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive respiratory therapy treatments and interventions
- Assess respiratory needs and develop individualized care plans
- Assist physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Monitor patient progress and modify care plans as needed
- Educate patients and caregivers on respiratory conditions and treatments
- Support critical care, neonatal, and pediatric respiratory services
- Apply clinical judgment and critical thinking in both routine and complex situations
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning
- Serve as a preceptor and mentor to team members
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals
- Communicate patient goals, status changes, and care updates effectively
- Help resolve patient, family, equipment, and workflow concerns
- Maintain the highest standards of patient safety and infection prevention
- Follow all medication administration and documentation requirements
- Adhere to patient identification, handoff communication, and safety protocols
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality programs
- Operate and maintain respiratory care equipment
- Process and exchange respiratory devices and oxygen equipment
- Assist with evaluating new technologies and products
- Ensure supplies and equipment are available and functioning properly
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 annually
- $100 Monthly Dependent Care FSA Contribution
- Generous PTO & Paid Volunteer Time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
