Advanced Respiratory Therapist - AZ (Days)

Mayo Clinic Health System • Phoenix, AZ

98d • $30 - $45

About The Position

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You'll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed. In addition to performing the duties of a respiratory therapist as described in the respiratory therapist job description, the Advanced Respiratory Therapist fills a specific role in a specialized area of expertise. Provides advanced assessment, treatment, and monitoring of hospital patients with cardiopulmonary compromise and provides advanced support for the equipment necessary for the care of these patients. Provides diagnostic, therapeutic, critical care and preventative services to patients in the Emergency Department, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and Critical Care and may also function as the shift Charge Therapist. Serves as a technical and educational resource for patients and their family members, Respiratory staff, Respiratory students, and other members of the patient care team. Responsible for assessing data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpreting information relative to the patient's age-specific needs. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span. Must be flexible to work hospital hours including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Critical Care, ED, Bronchoscopy, and Difficult Airway competencies, in addition to routine hospital respiratory floor competencies required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Associate's degree and a minimum of one year of experience in a respiratory therapy critical care environment.
• Demonstrated Critical Care, ED, Bronchoscopy, and Difficult Airway competencies.
• Effective interpersonal skills, advanced patient assessment skills, and advanced computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years critical care respiratory therapy experience at Mayo Clinic or another healthcare facility with similar patient acuity and complexity preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt well and calmly to unpredictable situations within all hospital care settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of a respiratory therapist as described in the respiratory therapist job description.
• Provide advanced assessment, treatment, and monitoring of hospital patients with cardiopulmonary compromise.
• Provide advanced support for the equipment necessary for the care of patients.
• Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, critical care and preventative services to patients in the Emergency Department, PACU, and Critical Care.
• Function as the shift Charge Therapist.
• Serve as a technical and educational resource for patients and their family members, Respiratory staff, Respiratory students, and other members of the patient care team.
• Assess data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefit plans.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees