Registered Respiratory Therapist-Child (Full Time)

Position Details

Why Mercy?

• Outstanding Compensation & Benefits
• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to $7,000 Relocation Assistance
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Starting Day One
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 Annually
• Dependent Care FSA Contribution ($100/month)
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Generous PTO Package

What You'll Do

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, you'll provide expert respiratory care across neonatal, pediatric, and critical care environments while helping patients breathe easier and recover faster.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory care according to physician orders and clinical protocols.
• Assess patient conditions and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Provide ventilator management and life-support support in critical care settings.
• Assist physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and respiratory care needs.
• Develop and update patient care plans based on changing clinical conditions.
• Utilize critical thinking and clinical judgment to make informed care decisions.
• Provide specialized respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric populations.
• Stay current with evidence-based practices and advancements in respiratory therapy.
• Support high-acuity patients in intensive care and emergency situations.
• Participate in physician rounds and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Serve as a mentor, resource, and preceptor for teammates when appropriate.
• Communicate patient goals, progress, and changes effectively across the care team.
• Help resolve patient care, equipment, and workflow challenges.
• Champion patient safety through infection prevention and risk-management practices.
• Adhere to medication safety, patient identification, and clinical documentation standards.
• Follow all regulatory, departmental, and hospital-wide safety protocols.
• Maintain compliance with patient rights, confidentiality, and quality initiatives.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
• Manage oxygen systems, inventory, and equipment processing.
• Participate in evaluating new technologies, products, and clinical practices.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Care Program
• Current Respiratory Care License in the State of Practice
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• BLS Certification
• NRP and PALS certifications (may be obtained after hire)
• Strong critical-thinking, clinical assessment, and communication skills
• Ability to adapt in fast-paced, patient-centered environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Previous Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care experience
• NPS (Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist) credential through NBRC