Reg Respiratory Therapist - Full-time
About The Position
Mercy is hiring a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist for inpatient respiratory care at Mercy Hospital Springfield. The therapist provides direct respiratory care across a variety of inpatient settings in accordance with physician orders, consults physicians on therapy effectiveness, and serves as an advanced clinical resource for physicians, nurses, patients, and families. The role supports compassionate, patient-centered care within a collaborative clinical team. Responsibilities include assessing patients and recommending respiratory interventions; delivering treatments and therapies; supporting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; educating patients and families; participating in physician rounds and interdisciplinary care planning; documenting care and complying with regulatory standards; and operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining respiratory care equipment. The therapist may also serve as a clinical resource, preceptor, and mentor, and is expected to stay current with evidence-based practices and advances in respiratory care. The position is based at Mercy Hospital Springfield. Incentives include a $10,000 sign-on bonus and up to $7,000 in relocation assistance, with relocation assistance available to eligible full-time candidates. Mercy describes its work environment as supportive and collaborative, with advanced technology and opportunities for professional growth.
Requirements
- Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program.
- Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license meeting state requirements.
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and gripping up to 50 pounds.
- Strong critical-thinking, communication, and patient-advocacy skills.
- Compassionate, patient-centered care; sound clinical judgment; teamwork and collaboration; adaptability in a fast-paced environment; and commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
Nice To Haves
- ACLS certification.
- Critical care experience.
- PALS certification for therapists working in the Emergency Department.
Responsibilities
- Deliver respiratory treatments and therapies according to physician orders.
- Assess patient conditions and recommend appropriate respiratory interventions.
- Consult physicians on therapy effectiveness and serve as an advanced respiratory-care resource for physicians and nursing staff.
- Support physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Educate patients and families about respiratory care plans and treatments.
- Participate in physician rounds and interdisciplinary care planning.
- Document patient care accurately and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain respiratory care equipment.
- Serve as a clinical resource, preceptor, and mentor as needed.
- Stay current on evidence-based practices and respiratory care advancements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for volunteer activities
- Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 annually
- Dependent Care FSA contribution of $100 per month
- Relocation assistance for eligible full-time candidates
- Paid time off
- Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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