Allied Technician - Respiratory Therapist

Details
Client Name
Mercy Hospital Joplin
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Allied
Profession
Allied Technician
Specialty
Respiratory Therapist
Job ID
Weekly Pay
$
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:
Flu vaccination is required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1. Exemptions must be client approved.

• Department/Cost Center: Respiratory
• 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: N/A
• Patient Ratios: N/A
• Equipment: N/A
• EMR: EPIC

Hiring Profile:

• Must Have Skills/Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a respiratory therapist in an acute care setting. Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills are essential to evaluate patient responses to various respiratory therapies, recommend appropriate treatment plans, and collaborate effectively with patients, physicians, and nursing staff.
• Preferred Skillset/Experience: Post-secondary education.
• Type of Patients on Unit: N/A
• Personality Fit: Patient-focused team player.

Dress Code:

• Scrub Color: Black
• Unacceptable Attire: Torn clothing, open-toed shoes, or not wearing scrubs.

Facility Overview:
This facility has earned a B grade in The Leapfrog Group's Fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grade. It has provided compassionate medical and specialty care for over a century and is known for its commitment to patient safety and quality care. Highlights include:

• CMS 3 Star Rating
• Multiple performance achievement awards
• Level 2 Trauma Center
• Level 2 Stroke Center
• Level 2 STEMI Center

Things to Do in the Area:

• 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