Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

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Benefits Highlights

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options.
• Dental:
  Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:
  Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement:
  Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

A respiratory therapist provides assessment, treatment, and monitoring of cardiopulmonary disease across the continuum of care. A respiratory therapist functions as part of an interdisciplinary team that coordinates and provides continuity of care in a financially responsible manner. A respiratory therapist is able to quickly and accurately assess a patient's condition and communicates effectively to the care team concerning changes in patient's condition, results of diagnostic studies, symptomatology, and response to treatment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• The Respiratory Therapist job requires graduation from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy and basic computer literacy.
• All respiratory therapists will hold the National Board for Respiratory Care entry level certification (CRT) prior to their first day of Mayo employment.
• All graduate respiratory therapists must possess valid permission (permanent or temporary permit) to practice with the licensing board in the state of hire prior to their first day of Mayo employment.
• The Registered Respiratory Therapist credential is required upon hire or by the end of one-year of employment and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire or within 90 days from date of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalent determined by site is required upon hire or within 6 months from date of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) where applicable.
• Additional life support certifications may be required by site of hire.
• All required certifications must be maintained throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or healthcare related field is preferred.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Additional NBRC specialty credentials preferred.

Additional Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Function with initiative and independent judgment, desire for continuous quality improvement.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Exemption Status Nonexempt Compensation Detail $37.63 - $56.40 / hour Benefits Eligible Yes Schedule Full Time Hours/Pay Period 72 Schedule Details Rotating day/nights, 12-hour shifts Weekend Schedule Every third weekend and holiday International Assignment No

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