What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at Mercy?
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Overview:
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.
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 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.
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.
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