Respiratory Therapist Assistant - Part Time

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

281d • $21 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapy Assistant provides support for respiratory care services for the treatment of patients with disordered respiratory physiology under the direction of a registered respiratory therapist. Responsible for delivering varied oxygen devices on a timely basis. The respiratory therapy assistant performs hospital-wide rounds on a daily basis to monitor and provide service to patients using respiratory support devices. Supports the respiratory therapists, nurses, and physicians with their equipment/supplies needs, work lists, workload data throughout Mayo Clinic. Assists with department communications and provides information management and data entry for department billing, QA database, and in support of research studies. Member of the hospital Code 250 team, performing CPR as required. Assists with equipment set up and cleaning. May assist in the Bronchoscopy Suite if needed.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Minimum educational level is a high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) plus acute care experience in a direct patient care role.
• CPR Certification.
• Good verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to interact with a variety of individuals.
• Strong independent problem solving skills.
• Maturity, initiative, commitment to patient and customer service, and good judgment.
• Ability to work harmoniously in a team environment.
• Expected to follow proper precautions to avoid potential exposure to infectious agents, hazardous substances, noise, and heat.
• Good manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to work with equipment.
• Ability to differentiate medical life support gases.
• Previous knowledge of medical terminology/abbreviations strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for respiratory care services under the direction of a registered respiratory therapist.
• Deliver varied oxygen devices on a timely basis.
• Perform hospital-wide rounds to monitor and provide service to patients using respiratory support devices.
• Support respiratory therapists, nurses, and physicians with equipment/supplies needs.
• Assist with department communications and provide information management and data entry for department billing and QA database.
• Be a member of the hospital Code 250 team, performing CPR as required.
• Assist with equipment set up and cleaning.
• May assist in the Bronchoscopy Suite if needed.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED