RRT, Bronchoscopy Lab -Full-Time

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

2d • $32 - $49

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in the bronchoscopy procedure space (Pulm Func Tech) functions independently or in collaboration with physicians and other health care providers. The RRT performs tests related to diagnosing and treating pulmonary diseases for inpatients and outpatients of all ages, following professional, departmental, and hospital standards while maintaining daily operations of the hospital-based Mayo Procedural Space and Bronchoscopy Lab.

The role supports interventional pulmonology and bronchoscopy procedures, including robotic, transplant, and inpatient bronchoscopies, EBUS, and other advanced interventional pulmonology procedures. The Pulm Func Tech also contributes to leadership through mentorship, onboarding new Pulm Func Techs, committee involvement, and professional quality improvement projects as needed. The Bronch RRT works within department and institutional procedures and guidelines, in conjunction with American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) guidelines, and uses critical thinking to master respiratory therapy skills and tasks.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)-approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist credential required before the first day of employment and maintained throughout employment.
• Active Florida Respiratory Therapist License required before the first day of employment and maintained throughout employment.
• Basic computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

• Previous bronchoscopy procedure experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Additional NBRC credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests related to the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary diseases for inpatients and outpatients of all ages.
• Maintain daily operations of the hospital-based Mayo Procedural Space and Bronchoscopy Lab.
• Support interventional pulmonology and bronchoscopy procedures, including robotic bronchoscopies, transplant bronchoscopies, inpatient bronchoscopies, EBUS, and other advanced procedures.
• Complete required documentation.
• Coordinate patient transport to and from the procedure room.
• Monitor patients during procedures.
• Prepare for and assist with specimen retrieval.
• Complete laboratory specimen forms.
• Maintain working knowledge of bronchoscopy equipment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in procedures performed by Respiratory Services for critical and non-critical care patients, according to current departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in mentorship, onboarding of new Pulm Func Techs, committee work, and professional quality improvement projects as needed.
• Use critical thinking to perform cardiopulmonary assessment, mechanical and noninvasive ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, Artline insertion, airway management, bedside and procedure-space procedures, and other RRT-related skills and tasks.

Benefits

• Medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed