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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Children's Services

Full-Time | Evenings & Nights | Mercy Hospital Springfield

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus + $7,000 Relocation Assistance Paid Upfront

At Mercy, our mission is simple: bring to life a healing ministry through compassionate care and exceptional service. We believe great healthcare starts with extraordinary people. If you're a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist who is passionate about caring for neonatal and pediatric patients, we invite you to build a meaningful career with a team consistently recognized as one of the nation's best places to work.

Why Mercy?

When you join Mercy, you're joining a collaborative team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a difference in the lives of children and their families every day.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• Rotating schedule

What You'll Do

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Children's Services, you'll provide advanced respiratory care for neonatal and pediatric patients while serving as a trusted clinical resource to physicians, nurses, patients, and families.

Clinical Excellence

• Deliver respiratory care treatments and therapies according to physician orders.
• Assess, monitor, and respond to changing patient conditions.
• Assist physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Develop, implement, and update patient care plans.
• Educate patients and caregivers on respiratory treatments and care plans.
• Apply critical thinking and clinical judgment in both routine and complex situations.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation.
• Stay current with neonatal and pediatric respiratory care best practices.

Team Collaboration

• Participate in physician rounds and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Serve as a preceptor and resource for fellow team members.
• Communicate patient goals, progress, and care updates effectively.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Help resolve patient care, equipment, and workflow challenges.

Safety & Quality Focus

• Ensure safe medication administration and infection prevention practices.
• Follow patient safety protocols, including patient identification, communication handoffs, and time-out procedures.
• Support regulatory compliance, patient rights, and confidentiality standards.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and departmental programs.

Equipment & Technology

• Operate and maintain respiratory care equipment.
• Process equipment, manage supplies, and replace oxygen tanks as needed.
• Assist in evaluating new equipment, products, and clinical procedures.

Benefits You'll Love

Competitive Incentives

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $7,000 Relocation Assistance (Upfront Payment)

Comprehensive Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance starting on Day One
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 annually
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Dependent Care FSA contribution of $100/month for eligible co-workers

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license meeting state requirements
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and grip up to 50 pounds

Preferred

• Critical care experience
• ACLS certification
• PALS certification for therapists working in the Emergency Department

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

Every breath matters—especially for our youngest patients. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to advance your career while providing life-changing care to children and families, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and discover a career where your skills, compassion, and purpose come together at Mercy.

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.