Registered Respiratory Therapist, Full-Time (36 hours) at Mercy
Job Description
Find your calling at Mercy!
OverviewPerforms 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.
Position Details:
Shift:
Full-Time/ Nights
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of CoArc approved Respiratory Care program.
Licensure: Meets state licensure requirements and has a current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
Experience: None.
Certifications: Hold the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential awarded by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). For co-workers who work in the Emergency Room PALS is required.
Other: Physical demands are attached plus push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs. Plus, pinch up to 10 lbs., kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally. Equipment Used: All appropriate respiratory care devices.
Preferred Education: Acute Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Preferred Licensure:
Preferred Experience: Prefer critical care experience.
Preferred Certifications:
Preferred Other:
Why Mercy?
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.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
Typical mid-level pay: $80k for Respiratory Therapists nationally
Pay increases slowly with experience in this field.
Raises may be modest; negotiate well upfront.
Hot hiring, constrained wages
Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.
Who this leverage applies to
Where to negotiate
Likely Possible Unlikely
Does this path compound?
Many openings, but pay doesn't scale as much with experience.
Good time to build expertise—demand will chase supply.