Respiratory Therapist

Description: Position

TemplateFacility Name: Mercy

Hospital SoutheastFloor: RespiratoryLocation Address: 1701 Lacey St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701Flu Vaccination/Mercy Approved Exemption is required for all travelers from November 1-April 1. Declinations are not accepted.Position Information: Facility

Department/Cost Center: 1840 for local candidates will be Role: RT Specialty: Respiratory

Number of Openings: 2 Shift: Nights, 1800-0630

Weekly : 13 weeksALL

CONTINGENCY REQUESTS MUST BE ON

THE SUBMISSION FORM Weekend Hours: As required by facility

Call Requirements: As required by facility

Required Licensure: RRT

Required Certifications: BLS and ACLS from AHA only, NRP,

PALS Preferred Certifications: Years of Experience: 4+ Float Requirements: As required by facilityUnit Information: Number of Beds: Patient Ratios: Equipment: EMR: EPICHiring Profile: Must

Have Skills/Experience: Needs to be experienced with Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal patient population.

Preferred Skillset/Experience: Critical care experience Type of Patients on Unit: Personality Fit: Dress Code: Scrub Color: Black Any unacceptable attire: Torn clothes, open toed shoes, not wearing scrubsAdditional Information:Night shift orients on day shift and must be available the entire week for orientation.Performs direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care, according to physician's orders. Consults physicians on effectiveness of therapy. Acts as an advanced resource person for physicians and nursing on respiratory care. Performs duties as assigned. Needs to be experienced with Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal patient population.Facility Overview:Mercy Hospital Southeast earned A grade in The Leapfrog Group s Spring 2026 Hospital Safety Grade. Mercy Southeast Hospital is a 245 bed Level 3 Emergency and Trauma Center located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Comprehensive Cardiac Center Certification from The Joint Commission's Accreditation and Certification program Primary Stroke Center Certification with Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission for Primary Stroke Centers Awarded B Grade in Spring 2025 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade Missouri Level II Stroke Center designation from Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and Missouri's Time Critical Diagnosis System Missouri Level I STEMI Center designation from Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and Missouri's Time Critical Diagnosis SystemThings to Do In Cape Girardeau, MO:Missouri Wall of FameCape Girardeau Conservation Nature CanterCentury Casino Cape GirardeauLazy L Safari ParkRiverfront Bridge ParkTrail of TearsCape Splash Family Aquatic CenterCape Rock ParkDiscovery PlayhouseMelaina s Magical PlaylandBlue Sky VineyardHunter Valley WineryApple Creek Vineyard and WineryPainted Wren Art GalleryRiverside Pottery General Comments Position creation reason:Vacant

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