Respiratory Therapist
Mayo Clinic•Austin, MN
•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 about 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 Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Current Minnesota Respiratory Therapist License (LRT)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalent determined by site
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) where applicable.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Basic computer literacy
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or healthcare related field
- Previous hospital experience
- Additional NBRC specialty credentials
Responsibilities
- Provides assessment, treatment, and monitoring of cardiopulmonary disease across the continuum of care.
- Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team that coordinates and provides continuity of care in a financially responsible manner.
- Quickly and accurately assesses a patient's condition.
- Communicates effectively to the care team concerning changes in patient's condition, results of diagnostic studies, symptomatology, and response to treatment.
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus with first paycheck
- Relocation assistance available to those who qualify
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
