Respiratory Care Coordinator - Full Time

About the role

Assists in the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the operations and patient care in the respiratory care department. Serves as a clinical resource to staff and patients in the department. Functions as a staff member in the department as needed. Performs direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory therapy according to physicians' orders. Assumes managerial duties delegated by the Supervisor, Manager and/or Director. Assess and evaluates employees' responsibilities in a manner consistent with Corporate Values. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of respiratory care department operations and patient care
• Serve as a clinical resource to staff and patients
• Function as a staff member in the department as needed
• Perform direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory therapy according to physicians' orders
• Assume managerial duties delegated by the Supervisor, Manager, and/or Director
• Assess and evaluate employees' responsibilities consistent with Corporate Values
• Perform duties consistent with mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an Accredited College Program in Respiratory Care
• Licensure: Current license in the state of practice
• Experience: One year as a respiratory therapist in a hospital setting
• Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care; BLS; current ACLS for Adult areas; NRP/PALS if working Neonatal/Pediatric areas

Preferred qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: 3–5 years as an RRT (2+ years at Mercy preferred)
• Other: Trained in all areas (ICU, NICU, PICU, ED, CORE) or willing to be trained

Benefits

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.