AI summary
Mercy is hiring a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver direct patient respiratory care per physician orders, consult on therapy effectiveness, and serve as an advanced respiratory resource for physicians and nursing. You’ll work onsite within a hospital respiratory team, with day-one benefits as a standout perk.
Key skills
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential (NBRC)Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) state licenseDirect patient respiratory carePhysician consultation on therapy effectivenessUse of respiratory care devices/equipmentACLS (preferred)PALS (required for Emergency Room coworkers)Critical care experience (preferred)
Salary not listed — comparable US hospital Registered Respiratory Therapist roles typically pay about $30–$45/hour (roughly $56k–$84k/year), depending on shift differentials and experience.
You'll thrive here if you’re compassionate, professional, collaborative, and comfortable advocating for patients while delivering high-quality respiratory care.
Why apply
- Day-one medical, dental, vision
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Tuition reimbursement and matched retirement
Find your calling at Mercy!
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.
Position Details:
Mercy Hospital St. Louis - Respiratory
615 S New Ballas Rd Saint Louis, MO 63141
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 Experience:
Prefer critical care experience. We Offer Great Benefits From day one, you’ll enjoy comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, plus paid time off (PTO), tuition reimbursement, and employer-matched retirement funds. These are just a few of the great benefits available to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period. What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy? Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand here. A positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy align perfectly with our mission and vision. We’re collaborative and never afraid to go the extra mile to deliver excellent care—that’s part of our commitment. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply! 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.
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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.
Position Details:
Mercy Hospital St. Louis - Respiratory
615 S New Ballas Rd Saint Louis, MO 63141
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 Experience:
Prefer critical care experience. We Offer Great Benefits From day one, you’ll enjoy comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, plus paid time off (PTO), tuition reimbursement, and employer-matched retirement funds. These are just a few of the great benefits available to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period. What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy? Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand here. A positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy align perfectly with our mission and vision. We’re collaborative and never afraid to go the extra mile to deliver excellent care—that’s part of our commitment. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply! 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.
keyword(s): RRT, Full-Time, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory RRT, Full-Time, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory
Powered by SonicJobs (an advertiser on College Recruiter). By applying, you consent to share your data with SonicJobs and the employer. College Recruiter or SonicJobs does not store or use your application data beyond facilitating the application. See Mercy Terms & Conditions at about/legal-notices/ and Privacy Policy at about/legal-notices/ and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at us/privacy-policy and Terms of Use at us/terms-conditions