RRT, Bronchoscopy Lab -Full-Time

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

2d • $32 - $49

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) works in the bronchoscopy procedure space, also referred to as the Pulm Func Tech role. The RRT functions independently or in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers, performing tests related to diagnosing and treating pulmonary diseases for inpatients and outpatients of all ages. The role supports the daily operations of the hospital-based Mayo Procedural Space and Bronchoscopy Lab while meeting professional, departmental, and hospital standards.

The position supports interventional pulmonary and bronchoscopy procedures, including robotic, transplant, and inpatient bronchoscopies, EBUS, and other advanced interventional pulmonology procedures. The RRT documents care, coordinates patient transport, monitors patients during procedures, assists with specimen retrieval, completes specimen forms, and maintains working knowledge of bronchoscopy equipment.

The Pulm Func Tech is expected to demonstrate proficiency in respiratory services procedures for critical and non-critical care patients under current departmental policies and procedures. The role may contribute leadership through mentorship, onboarding, committee participation, and quality improvement projects. The Bronch RRT follows departmental and institutional procedures and guidelines, alongside AARC guidelines, and uses critical thinking across respiratory therapy skills including cardiopulmonary assessment, mechanical and noninvasive ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, Artline insertion, airway management, and bedside and procedure-space procedures.

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.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Additional NBRC credentials.

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 robotic bronchoscopies, transplant bronchoscopies, inpatient bronchoscopies, EBUS, and other advanced interventional pulmonology 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, in accordance with current departmental policies and procedures.
• Contribute to leadership through mentorship, onboarding new Pulm Func Techs, committee involvement, and professional quality improvement projects as needed.
• Apply critical thinking and respiratory therapy skills, including cardiopulmonary assessment, mechanical ventilation, noninvasive ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, Artline insertion, airway management, and bedside and procedure-space procedures.

Benefits

• Multiple 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.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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