Education: Graduate from an Accredited Respiratory Care program. Bachelor's degree in respiratory care or another healthcare field or science-related field.
Licensure: Must have a current license in the state of practice.
Experience: Position requires at least 5 years' experience in area of specialty.
Certifications: Registered as a therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Other:
Must be current in BLS.
Must be current in NRP/PALS if working in Neonatal/Pediatric Critical Care areas.
Must be current in ACLS if working in Adult Critical Care area.
Strong assessment and communication skills are necessary.
The assessment, care and treatment provided by the Respiratory Clinician will be consistent with the specific age-related needs of the patient.
The Respiratory Clinician is competent to care for patient age groups including the adolescent, adult, and adult geriatric patient. Computer literacy, including the use of Microsoft Office Products.
Preferred Education: Master's degree preferred. (10 years of Critical Care Experience may be considered as an alternative to a bachelor's degree.)
Preferred Certifications: NPS (Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist from the NBRC) preferred if working in Pediatric/Neonatal Critical Care area. ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist from the NBRC) preferred if working in Adult Critical Care area.
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.
Skills Required
- Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care program
- Bachelor's degree in respiratory care, healthcare, or a science-related field
- Current respiratory care license in the state of practice
- At least 5 years of experience in the specialty area
- Registered Respiratory Therapist certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Current Basic Life Support certification
- Current NRP/PALS certification for neonatal or pediatric critical care assignments
- Current ACLS certification for adult critical care assignments
- Strong assessment and communication skills
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Products
- Master's degree
- Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist certification for pediatric or neonatal critical care
- Adult Critical Care Specialist certification for adult critical care
Mercy Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Day‑one medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage is available for many benefit‑eligible roles, alongside options like disability, FSAs, EAP, wellness, and other add‑ons. Coverage breadth and immediate eligibility are highlighted across role postings and benefits guides.
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Retirement Support — Automatic enrollment in the MyRetirement 401(k) includes a per‑paycheck employer match and an additional annual service contribution for eligible co‑workers. This layered design provides ongoing support for long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — A combined PTO bank (holidays, vacation, short‑term illness) plus an Extended Sick Bank and Paid Parental Leave are standard components. Accruals start quickly and can increase with tenure, with some locations also offering Volunteer Time Off.
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