Registered Respiratory Therapist-Child Nights
Springfield, VT - USA
Job Summary
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.
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. Thats why Mercy has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the nations Top 100 Places to Work.
If youre 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.
$10000 Sign-On Bonus
$7000 Relocation Assistance (Paid Upfront)
Medical Dental & Vision Coverage
401(k) with Employer Match
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement up to $2000 annually
$100 Monthly Dependent Care FSA Contribution
Generous PTO & Paid Volunteer Time
Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
As a Registered Respiratory Therapist youll provide advanced respiratory care for neonatal and pediatric patients while serving as a trusted clinical resource for physicians nurses patients and families.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Pediatric or neonatal respiratory care experience
- Critical care experience
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification (required for therapists working in the Emergency Department)
At Mercy youre more than a therapistyoure 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.
Apply today and join Mercy as a Registered Respiratory Therapist Pediatrics & Neonatal Care (Full-Time Nights).
Compassion. Expertise. Purpose. Thats 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. At Mercy youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Mercy is one of the largest U.S. health systems with 44 acute care & specialty hospitals, over 700 physician & outpatient clinics in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma.