Registered Respiratory Therapist
@ MercyMercymercy.com
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Creve Coeur, MO
Posted 1 day ago
About the job
Mercy Hospital St. Louis is dedicated to compassionate, patient-focused care. We seek a Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary conditions, collaborating with healthcare teams for quality outcomes.
Requirements
- Assessments and therapy administration
- Ventilator management
- Patient monitoring
- Collaboration with medical staff
Qualifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist license
- Experience in acute care
- Strong communication skills
- Patient education skills
Full job description
As a Registered Respiratory Therapist at Mercy Hospital St. Louis, you will deliver high-quality respiratory care to patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions. You’ll perform assessments, administer medications and therapies, manage ventilators, and collaborate closely with physicians and nurses to develop and implement treatment plans. Responsibilities include monitoring patient responses, documenting care, providing patient and family education, and following all safety and infection control standards. At Mercy, you’ll work in a collaborative, learning-focused culture dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care and professional growth.
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