What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cert Respiratory Therapist-GIG-NORTHWEST AR position at Mercy?
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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.”
Overview:
Must have an excellent knowledge of all Respiratory Care procedures and modalities regarding the neonate including Critical Care, High Frequency Ventilation, newborn physiology, and Blood Gas analysis. Their knowledge base should be sufficient to evaluate, initiate, and decide appropriate intervention for the neonate. Skills levels must be maintained and documented annually for outside transport of Neonates.
Qualifications:
Education: Must be a graduate from an approved School for Respiratory Care
Licensure: Meets state requirements and has a current Respiratory Care Practitioner License
Experience: Must have one year of experience, not to include time on orientation.
Certification: Hold the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential awarded by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). ACLS is required. For coworkers working in the Emergency room, PALS is required.
Preferred Experience: Prefer critical care experience.
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
