Respiratory Therapist
Job Summary
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.
Mercy Hospital Perry
Shift: PRN
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 Associates 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.
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.