Employment Type : Full-Time
**Sign on Bonus Available up to $15,000**
$10,000 for 0-3 years of experience
$15,000 for 3+ years of experience
We're a Little Different
Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work."
This full time night Respiratory Care Coordinator position is located at Mercy Hospital Joplin in the Respiratory department.
Overview:
The Respiratory Care Coordinator works under the supervision of the Manager/Director of Cardiopulmonary Services, and assists physicians in the treatment of patients with conditions that affect the cardiopulmonary system. Provides excellent patient care which results in achieving optimal patient and fiscal outcomes. Assigns duties to staff and oversees operations during shift. Assists with training, education, scheduling, identification and resolution of operational and personnel issues.
Qualifications:
Education: Secondary and some post-secondary (two to three years). Graduate of an approved program in Respiratory Care.
Licensure: RCP Respiratory Care Practitioner State of Missouri
Experience: Minimum of 2 years critical care experience.
Certifications: RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist Within 6 Months Of Hire. BLS Basic Life Support (or complete training during the orientation period). NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (or complete training during the orientation period).
Other: Excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational and supervisory skills.
Preferred Education: Post-secondary (undergraduate).
Preferred Experience: Supervisory Respiratory Care role.
Preferred Certifications: ACLS PALS
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period!
We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.