Mercy is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality respiratory care to patients across our acute and critical care units. In this role, you will assess respiratory status, initiate and manage ventilator and oxygen therapies, perform arterial blood gas sampling, and support emergency responses. You will collaborate closely with physicians and the care team, document in the EMR, and educate patients and families. Mercy's culture of compassion, diversity, and innovation offers ongoing learning, professional growth, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to patient outcomes. Responsibilities Assess and monitor patients' respiratory status and response to therapy Initiate, manage, and adjust ventilator and oxygen therapy per protocols and physician orders Perform arterial blood gas sampling and interpret basic results Administer aerosol, nebulizer, and related respiratory treatments Assist with airway management and emergency responses, including Code Blue situations Document assessments, treatments, and outcomes accurately in the EMREducate patients and families on respiratory conditions, therapies, and equipment use Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans Follow infection control, safety, and quality standards for all respiratory procedures Participate in ongoing education, competencies, and performance improvement initiatives Required Skills Ventilator management Arterial blood gas analysis Respiratory assessment Nebulizer and oxygen therapy Intubation/airway management support Pulmonary function testing Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation Infection control procedures Patient and family education Emergency response/Code Blue support