Allied Technician - Respiratory Therapist

Details

Client Name
Mercy Hospital Joplin

Job Type
Local

Offering
Allied

Profession
Allied Technician

Specialty
Respiratory Therapist

Job ID
38285625

Weekly Pay
$1476.0


Shift Details

Shift
3X12 Nights

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
10/19/2026

End Date
01/18/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Respiratory Therapist

Position Information

This is an opportunity for a dedicated Respiratory Therapist. Flu vaccination is required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1. Exemptions must be client approved. The role involves working in the Respiratory department with the following details:

• Role: RT
• Specialty: Respiratory
• Number of Openings: 2
• Shift: Nights (3x12)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: As required by the facility
• Call Requirements: As required by the facility
• Required Certifications: RRT and BLS
• Preferred Certifications: NRP, ACLS, PEARS
• Years of Experience: 2+
• Float Requirements: N/A

Unit Information

• Number of Beds:
• Patient Ratios:
• Equipment:
• EMR: EPIC

Hiring Profile

• Must Have Skills/Experience: A minimum of 2 years of respiratory therapy experience in an acute care setting is required. Strong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills are necessary for evaluating patient responses to respiratory therapy, recommending treatment plans, and collaborating with patients, physicians, and nursing staff.
• Preferred Skillset/Experience: Post-secondary education
• Type of Patients on Unit:
• Personality Fit: Patient-focused team player

Dress Code

• Scrub Color: Black
• Unacceptable Attire: Torn clothes and open-toed shoes

Facility Overview

The facility has a strong reputation in the region, offering compassionate medical and specialty care, all-private rooms, and participation in national clinical trials. It holds a CMS 3 Star Rating and various achievements including:

• NCDR: Chest Pain - MI Registry™ Platinum Performance Achievement Award
• Level 2 Trauma Center
• Level 2 Stroke Center
• Level 2 STEMI Center

Things to Do In Joplin, MO

• Grand Falls
• Cunningham Park
• George A. Spiva Center for the Arts
• National Audubon Society
• Northpark Mall

Client Details

Address
100 Mercy Way

City
Joplin

State
MO

Zip Code
64804