Respiratory-Graduate Job Listing at Mercy in Springfield, MO (Job ID 932827)

Description

Now Interviewing & Extending Offers May 2024

Respiratory Therapy Graduates!

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Exciting New Incentives: 

Loan Repayment Assistance Program up to $20,000 Lifetime: The Imaging Loan Repayment Assistance Program provides financial support to our Mercy Imaging co-workers in a 24X7 hospital based eligible position who are in a .4 FTE and above, working 32 hours or more per pay period. The program offers monthly payments made directly to the loan servicer up to the amount of $370 per month and up to $20,000 for a lifetime maximum.  

For more information reach out toShelly.Francka@Mercy.Net

Overview:

Performs direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care, according to physician's orders. Consults physicians on effectiveness of therapy. Acts as an advanced resource person for physicians and nursing on respiratory care. Performs duties as assigned. Performs all duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our Mission, Values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Qualifications:

• Education: Active enrollment in an accredited school of respiratory care and Graduation within 6 months or Graduated.

• Licensure: Current Temporary Educational Permit (Respiratory Student license) from the Missouri Board for Respiratory or Oklahoma Provisional Respiratory Care Practitioners License or Arkansas or a Respiratory Care Practitioner License from practicing state.

• Certifications: Eligible to test for the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential awarded by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Preferred Certifications: Acute Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position.  The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.