- Respiratory Therapist Facility Name: Mercy Hospital St Louis Floor: Location Address: 615 S New Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63141 Position Information:
- Facility Department/Cost Center: Respiratory Unit / 15407251
- Role: Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
- Number of Openings: 3
- Night - 3x12
- Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
- Weekend Hours: As needed
- Call
• Required
BLS / ACLS / CRT all required -- RRT-ACCS preferred • Years of
1+ • Float
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- Personality Fit: Dress Code:
- Scrub Color: Black
- Any unacceptable attire: Performs direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory therapy according to physicians' orders. Determines effectiveness of therapy. Provides ventilator support during cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintains life support equipment in the intensive care units and other designated areas. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and mercy service standards. Required
Graduate from an Accredited College Program in Respiratory Care. Comments Required
Must have a current license in the State of Missouri. Registered as a therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care (RRT). Required
BLS and ACLS (may obtain upon hire). Other: Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills, ability to be flexible and adaptable. Must possess the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, clinical interventions and procedures as needed for the care of the patient.
Preferred
Bachelors Degree Preferred
Prior Adult Intensive Care and Emergency Department care Preferred
- ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist from the NBRC)St. Louis Hospital Offering Nationally Recognized Care Mercy Hospital St. Louis has been a healing presence in the St. Louis region for more than 150 years. Today, we continue providing compassionate medical and specialty care on our centrally located campus at I-270 and I-64/US 40. We offer all-private rooms and the peace of mind of our nationally-recognized care. Mercy's hospital in St. Louis has been recognized numerous times including:
- CMS Five-Star Hospital
- Leapfrog Straight A Hospital
- 2020 Top Hospital Award by Leapfrog
- 100 Top Hospital by Watson Health
- Level I Time Critical Diagnosis (TCD) STEMI Center
- Top 50 Nations Best Hospital by Newsweek magazineFeatured Medical Services At Mercy Hospital St. Louis, you have an entire care team bringing a wealth of expertise to you on one campus. Our St. Louis hospital specialty services include oncology, cardiovascular care, obstetrics, womens health, pediatrics, emergency services, burn care, stroke care, behavioral health, home health and many others.