Registered Respiratory Therapist-Child (Full Time)

$10000 Sign-On Bonus

Up to $7000 Relocation Assistance

Health Dental & Vision Insurance Starting Day One

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement up to $2000 Annually

Dependent Care FSA Contribution ($100/month)

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Generous PTO Package

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist youll provide expert respiratory care across neonatal pediatric and critical care environments while helping patients breathe easier and recover faster.

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory care according to physician orders and clinical protocols.
• Assess patient conditions and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Provide ventilator management and life-support support in critical care settings.
• Assist physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and respiratory care needs.
• Develop and update patient care plans based on changing clinical conditions.
• Utilize critical thinking and clinical judgment to make informed care decisions.

• Provide specialized respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric populations.
• Stay current with evidence-based practices and advancements in respiratory therapy.
• Support high-acuity patients in intensive care and emergency situations.

• Participate in physician rounds and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Serve as a mentor resource and preceptor for teammates when appropriate.
• Communicate patient goals progress and changes effectively across the care team.
• Help resolve patient care equipment and workflow challenges.

• Champion patient safety through infection prevention and risk-management practices.
• Adhere to medication safety patient identification and clinical documentation standards.
• Follow all regulatory departmental and hospital-wide safety protocols.
• Maintain compliance with patient rights confidentiality and quality initiatives.

• Operate troubleshoot and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
• Manage oxygen systems inventory and equipment processing.
• Participate in evaluating new technologies products and clinical practices.

• Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Care Program
• Current Respiratory Care License in the State of Practice
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• BLS Certification
• NRP and PALS certifications (may be obtained after hire)
• Strong critical-thinking clinical assessment and communication skills
• Ability to adapt in fast-paced patient-centered environments

• Bachelors Degree
• Previous Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care experience
• NPS (Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist) credential through NBRC

You are:

• Compassionate and patient-focused
• Passionate about caring for infants and children
• Calm under pressure and clinically confident
• A collaborative team player
• Dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth
• Committed to excellence safety and service

If youre ready to advance your respiratory therapy career while making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families wed love to meet you.

Apply today to join Mercy Hospital in Springfield Missouriwhere compassionate care meets clinical excellence.