Respiratory Care is the practice of the principles, techniques, psychology and theories of cardiopulmonary medicine under the verbal or written direction or prescription of a licensed physician and/or under the supervision of a qualified medical director.Position Details:
Qualifications
Education: Must be a graduate of an approved AMA school for Respiratory Therapy.
Licensure: Must hold a current temporary or permanent license (LRCP) from the applicable State of practice.
Experience: Must have a working knowledge of all Respiratory Care procedures and modalities including Critical Care and Blood Gas analysis.
Certifications: Must be eligible to take or have passed the Certification (CRT) exam given by the NBRC. Must be Certified by the American Heart Association to provide CPR.
Other: Must be able to work with computers in a health care environment
Preferred Education: Additional College and/or Associate‘s Degree.
Preferred Licensure:
Preferred Experience: Previous experience working in a hospital environment.
Preferred Certifications: NRP Certification. PALS Certified. ACLS Certified.
Preferred Other: Advanced computer skills. Ability to learn and work with computerized equipment and patient care applications.
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you‘ll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you‘ll grow with us.
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- Typical pay
- $15,000–$15,000
For context, most respiratory therapists earn between $15,000–$15,000 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.