Why Mercy?

Outstanding Compensation & Benefits

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Up to $7,000 Relocation Assistance

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Starting Day One

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 Annually

Dependent Care FSA Contribution ($100/month)

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Generous PTO Package

What You'll Do

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

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care Excellence

• 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.

Pediatric & Neonatal Expertise

• 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.

Collaboration & Leadership

• 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.

Safety & Quality Commitment

• 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.

Equipment & Technology

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

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Who Thrives Here?

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

Join Mercy and Help Young Patients Breathe Easier

If you're ready to advance your respiratory therapy career while making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today to join Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri—where compassionate care meets clinical excellence.