Registered Respiratory Therapist-Child - Nights - FT

Find your calling at Mercy! Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Position Details: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Pediatrics & Neonatal Care Full-Time Nights | Mercy Hospital $10,000 Sign-On Bonus + $7,000 Relocation Assistance Paid Upfront Bring your expertise. Share your heart. Make a difference.

At Mercy, our mission is clear: we bring to life a healing ministry through compassionate care and exceptional service. We believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional people. That's why Mercy has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the nation's "Top 100 Places to Work." If you're a passionate Registered Respiratory Therapist who thrives in pediatric and neonatal care, we invite you to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work changes lives every day.

Why Join Mercy?

Competitive Incentives

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $7,000 Relocation Assistance (Paid Upfront)

Outstanding Benefits Starting Day One

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 annually
• $100 Monthly Dependent Care FSA Contribution
• Generous PTO & Paid Volunteer Time
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory therapy treatments and interventions
• Assess respiratory needs and develop individualized care plans
• Assist physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Monitor patient progress and modify care plans as needed
• Educate patients and caregivers on respiratory conditions and treatments
• Support critical care, neonatal, and pediatric respiratory services
• Apply clinical judgment and critical thinking in both routine and complex situations

Collaboration & Leadership

• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor to team members
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals
• Communicate patient goals, status changes, and care updates effectively
• Help resolve patient, family, equipment, and workflow concerns

Safety & Quality

• Maintain the highest standards of patient safety and infection prevention
• Follow all medication administration and documentation requirements
• Adhere to patient identification, handoff communication, and safety protocols
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality programs

Equipment & Technology

• Operate and maintain respiratory care equipment
• Process and exchange respiratory devices and oxygen equipment
• Assist with evaluating new technologies and products
• Ensure supplies and equipment are available and functioning properly

Qualifications Required

• Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care Program
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and maneuver equipment up to 50 pounds
• Strong critical-thinking, communication, and patient care skills

Preferred

• Pediatric or neonatal respiratory care experience
• Critical care experience
• ACLS Certification
• PALS Certification (required for therapists working in the Emergency Department)

The Mercy Difference

At Mercy, you’re more than a therapist—you’re a vital part of a mission-driven team dedicated to improving lives. We invest in your professional development, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to provide the highest level of care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.

Ready to make a lasting impact?

Join Mercy as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Pediatrics & Neonatal Care (Full-Time Nights).

Why Mercy?

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.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.