Respiratory Therapist- GIG/Flex/Per Diem/PRN - Mercy St LouisandSurroundingCommunities
$72,800–$72,800 year
On-siteTown and Country, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Perform direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care according to physician's orders. Consult physicians on therapy effectiveness and act as an advanced resource for nursing. Deliver comprehensive respiratory services using appropriate devices while maintaining ACLS certification and one year of experience. This GIG/Flex/PRN role offers $35/hr for RRTs or $30/hr for CRTs with variable shift incentives. No weekend or holiday requirements exist; choose day or night shifts in 4, 8, or 12-hour blocks. Join Mercy St. Louis and Surrounding Communities to pioneer new care models within a collaborative, healing ministry environment.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of CoArc approved Respiratory Care program
- Meets state licensure requirements and has a current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
- Hold the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respirapist (CRT) credential awarded by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- PALS is required for co-workers who work in the Emergency Room
- ACLS is required
- Must have one year of experience, not to include time on orientation
- Physical demands: push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs
- Physical demands: pinch up to 10 lbs
- Physical demands: kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally
- Ability to pick up day OR night shift
Desired Qualifications
- Prefer critical care experience
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