Respiratory Therapist

Mayo Clinic • Red Wing, MN

69d • 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
• Basic computer literacy
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• 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 upon hire or by the end of one year of employment and must be maintained throughout employment
• Basic Life Support certification upon hire or within 90 days from date of hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalent determined by site upon hire or within 6 months from date of hire
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) where applicable
• Additional life support certifications may be required by site of hire
• All required certifications must be maintained throughout employment

Nice To Haves

• Function with initiative and independent judgment
• Desire for continuous quality improvement
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or healthcare related field
• Previous hospital experience
• Additional NBRC specialty credentials

Responsibilities

• Assessment, treatment, and monitoring of cardiopulmonary disease across the continuum of care.
• Functioning as part of an interdisciplinary team to coordinate and provide continuity of care in a financially responsible manner.
• Quickly and accurately assessing a patient's condition.
• Communicating effectively to the care team concerning changes in patient's condition, results of diagnostic studies, symptomatology, and response to treatment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree