RRT, Bronchoscopy Lab -Full-Time

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) works in the bronch procedure space, also referred to as the Pulmonary Function Tech role, independently or in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers. The RRT performs tests needed to diagnose and treat 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 Pulmonary and bronchoscopy procedures, including robotic, transplant, and inpatient bronchoscopies, EBUS, and other advanced interventional pulmonology procedures. The RRT also contributes to leadership through mentorship, onboarding new Pulmonary Function Techs, committee involvement, and professional quality-improvement projects as needed.

The Bronch RRT follows departmental and institutional procedures and guidelines, along with American Association for Respiratory Care guidelines. The position requires independent practice and critical thinking across respiratory therapy skills, including cardiopulmonary assessment, mechanical and noninvasive ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, arterial line insertion, airway management, and bedside and procedure-space procedures.

Requirements

• Successfully complete a National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)-approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• Hold the NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist credential before the first day of employment and maintain it throughout employment.
• Hold an active Florida Respiratory Therapist license before the first day of employment and maintain it throughout employment.
• Have basic computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Complete all necessary 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.
• Perform procedures provided by Respiratory Services for critical- and non-critical-care patients according to current departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in mentorship, onboarding of new Pulmonary Function Techs, committees, and professional quality-improvement projects as needed.
• Perform respiratory therapy skills and tasks, including cardiopulmonary assessment, mechanical ventilation, noninvasive ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, arterial line insertion, airway management, and bedside and procedure-space procedures.

What This Job Offers

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