Respiratory Therapist - Days

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

5 days ago

United States$53.41/hrFull TimeRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois as a Respiratory Therapist - Days in United States.

Key Responsibilities

and functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

Provides critical and emergent care, airway stabilization and management, non-invasive ventilation, and is responsible for acute care ventilators used for continuous short and long term ventilation.

Exemplifies the Mercyhealth mission, vision and values, and acts in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures.

Requirements

1 year respiratory experience required, 6 months critical care CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE RRT- CRT will be accepted for RTs that are not eligible for RRT.

All other CRTs must earn RRT within 1 year of hire.

41 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits & Compensation

Hourly rate: $53.41/hr.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois as a Respiratory Therapist - Days.

Key Skills

Respiratory CareMechanical VentilationAirway ManagementPatient AssessmentCritical CareNeonatal Intensive CarePulmonary Function TestingBronchoscopy AssistanceMedication DeliveryOxygen AdministrationEmergency ResuscitationPoint of Care TestingClinical DocumentationEquipment CalibrationInterdisciplinary CollaborationMentoring

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Position Insights

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $53 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory Care, Mechanical Ventilation, Airway Management, Patient Assessment, Critical Care, Neonatal Intensive Care, Pulmonary Function Testing, Bronchoscopy Assistance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist provides routine and complex respiratory care, including airway management and mechanical ventilation, across various hospital units. They also participate in interdisciplinary team activities, perform diagnostic tests, and assist with emergency resuscitation efforts.

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA/HSA Options, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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