Registered Respiratory Therapist

Overview Find your calling at Mercy! Performs direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care, according to physician's orders. Consults physicians on effectiveness of therapy. Acts as an advanced resource person for physicians and nursing on respiratory care. Performs duties as assigned. Position Details Location: Mercy Hospital St. Louis – Respiratory Address: 615 S New Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63141 Shift: 7 pm – 7 am (eligible for Shift Differential) Sign-On Bonus: up to $10,000 Education Graduate of a CoArc approved Respiratory Care program. Licensure Meets state licensure requirements and holds a current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license. Certifications Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential awarded by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). For co-workers who work in the Emergency Room, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required. Preferred Education Acute Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Preferred Experience Preferred critical care experience. Physical Demands Physical demands include pushing, pulling, and gripping up to 50 lbs.; pinching up to 10 lbs.; kneeling, crouching, and crawling minimally. All appropriate respiratory care devices are used. Equipment Used All appropriate respiratory care devices. #J-18808-Ljbffr