Respiratory Therapist, PRN

Mayo Clinic • Red Wing, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A respiratory therapist provides assessment, treatment, and monitoring of cardiopulmonary disease across the continuum of care. A respiratory therapist functions as part of an interdisciplinary team that coordinates and provides continuity of care in a financially responsible manner. A respiratory therapist is able to quickly and accurately assess a patient's condition and communicates effectively to the care team concerning changes in patient's condition, results of diagnostic studies, symptomatology, and response to treatment.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.
• National Board for Respiratory Care entry level certification (CRT) prior to their first day of Mayo employment.
• Valid permission (permanent or temporary permit) to practice with the licensing board in the state of hire prior to their first day of Mayo employment.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential required upon hire or by the end of one year of employment and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Basic Life Support certification required upon hire or within 90 days from date of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalent determined by site required upon hire or within 6 months from date of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) where applicable.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Function with initiative and independent judgment, desire for continuous quality improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or healthcare related field is preferred.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Additional NBRC specialty credentials preferred.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree