Registered Respiratory Therapist-Child - Evenings/Nights - FT

At Mercy, our mission is simple: bring to life a healing ministry through compassionate care and exceptional service. We believe great healthcare starts with extraordinary people. If you're a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist who is passionate about caring for neonatal and pediatric patients, we invite you to build a meaningful career with a team consistently recognized as one of the nation's best places to work.

About the role

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Children's Services, you'll provide advanced respiratory care for neonatal and pediatric patients while serving as a trusted clinical resource to physicians, nurses, patients, and families.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Excellence
  • Deliver respiratory care treatments and therapies according to physician orders.
  • Assess, monitor, and respond to changing patient conditions.
  • Assist physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
  • Develop, implement, and update patient care plans.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on respiratory treatments and care plans.
  • Apply critical thinking and clinical judgment in both routine and complex situations.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation.
  • Stay current with neonatal and pediatric respiratory care best practices.
• Team Collaboration
  • Participate in physician rounds and interdisciplinary care planning.
  • Serve as a preceptor and resource for fellow team members.
  • Communicate patient goals, progress, and care updates effectively.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Help resolve patient care, equipment, and workflow challenges.
• Safety & Quality Focus
  • Ensure safe medication administration and infection prevention practices.
  • Follow patient safety protocols, including patient identification, communication handoffs, and time-out procedures.
  • Support regulatory compliance, patient rights, and confidentiality standards.
  • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and departmental programs.
• Equipment & Technology
  • Operate and maintain respiratory care equipment.
  • Process equipment, manage supplies, and replace oxygen tanks as needed.
  • Assist in evaluating new equipment, products, and clinical procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license meeting state requirements
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and grip up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Critical care experience
• ACLS certification
• PALS certification for therapists working in the Emergency Department

Schedule

• Full-Time
• 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• Rotating schedule

Benefits

• Competitive Incentives
  • $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • $7,000 Relocation Assistance (Upfront Payment)
• Comprehensive Benefits
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance starting on Day One
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 annually
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Volunteer Time
  • Dependent Care FSA contribution of $100/month for eligible co-workers

Pay

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus + $7,000 Relocation Assistance paid upfront.

Every breath matters—especially for our youngest patients. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to advance your career while providing life-changing care to children and families, we'd love to meet you. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters and help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion.