Jobs · OTHR · Missouri

Respiratory Care Coordinator - Night shift

Mercy · Joplin, MO · 1 wk ago
OTHRFull-time

About the Role

Assists in the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of operations and patient care in the respiratory care department. Serves as a clinical resource to staff and patients. 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. Assesses and evaluates employees' responsibilities in a manner consistent with Corporate Values.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate department operations and patient care
  • Serve as a clinical resource to staff and patients
  • Perform direct patient care in respiratory therapy per physicians' orders
  • Assume delegated managerial duties
  • Assess and evaluate employee responsibilities
  • Support staff scheduling, clinical education, preceptorship, department operations, quality improvement, performance improvement, and accreditation processes

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 3-5 years of RRT experience
  • Trained in ICU, NICU, PICU, ED, CORE areas or willingness to be trained

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition support
  • Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period

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