Registered Respiratory Therapist - Nights and Evenings
About The Position
Mercy is hiring a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist for inpatient respiratory care at Mercy Hospital Springfield. The role works a rotating evenings-and-nights schedule and provides respiratory care across a variety of inpatient settings. The therapist serves as a clinical resource to physicians, nurses, patients, and families, supporting care through respiratory therapies, assessments, education, and collaboration. Mercy describes a supportive clinical environment with opportunities to work with advanced technology, participate in innovative care models, and develop professionally.
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.
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.
- Support physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Educate patients and families on 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid time off for volunteer activities.
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,000 annually.
- Dependent Care FSA contribution of $100 per month.
- Relocation assistance for eligible full-time candidates.
- Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus.
- Up to $7,000 relocation assistance.
- Paid time off.
- Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
