Win From Within (WFW) - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- 8-hour shifts
- ACLS
- PALS
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How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open respiratory therapist jobs in Missouri post a median of $38.94 an hour, the middle half $35–$39.40, across 31 jobs that state their pay. Respiratory therapists employed in Missouri earn a median of $37.69 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Respiratory therapists in Missouri: pay by town and employer
Workplace injuries
Mercy Hospital St Louis in Saint Louis reported 189 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 9,377,615 hours worked: 4.0 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 8 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Wage and Hour record
The Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division found $54,547 in back wages to 61 workers (most of it unpaid overtime), findings for 15 Jun 2019 to 14 Jun 2021, at Mercy Hospitals East Communities (trading as Mercy Hospital Saint Louis) in St. Louis, MO. The employer agreed to pay the back wages; the record does not say whether the practice continues, so ask how overtime and travel time are paid. Back wages at healthcare employers.
What Missouri requires of a respiratory therapist
Respiratory care license, from the Missouri State Board for Respiratory Care (Division of Professional Registration).
- A completed application, an active NBRC RRT credential (or an active CRT earned before January 1, 2027) or an equivalent license from another state, required fees and a background check (RSMo 334.870).
Respiratory therapist jobs and requirements in Missouri · Every state's rule
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.7% · Stating an hourly rate 32.4%
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About the job
Find your calling at Mercy!
Overview
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.
Position Details
Mercy Hospital St. Louis - Respiratory
615 S New Ballas Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
Shift
One (1) 8 hour shift per weekdays or nights
Eligible for Shift Differential!
Qualifications
Education : Graduate of CoArc-approved Respiratory Care program.
Licensure : Meets state licensure requirements and has a current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
Experience : None.
Certifications : Hold the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential awarded by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). For co-workers who work in the Emergency Room PALS is required.
Other : Physical demands are attached plus push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs. Plus, pinch up to 10 lbs., kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally. Equipment Used: All appropriate respiratory care devices.
Preferred Education : Acute Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Preferred Experience: Prefer critical care experience.
We Offer Great Benefits
From day one, you’ll enjoy comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, plus paid time off (PTO), tuition reimbursement, and employer-matched retirement funds. These are just a few of the great benefits available to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand here. A positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy align perfectly with our mission and vision. We’re collaborative and never afraid to go the extra mile to deliver excellent care - that’s part of our commitment. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
From Mercy's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Mercy is a health system with 55 (source: Mercy, About Mercy) acute care and specialty hospitals, more than 1,000 (source: Mercy, About Mercy) physician practice and outpatient locations and 50,000+ (source: Mercy, About Mercy) caregivers in Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Source: Mercy, About Mercy
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