Respiratory Therapist

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $32 - $49

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) functions independently or in collaboration with physicians and other health care providers. The RRT coordinates respiratory care services throughout the practice and across the patient’s life cycle, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care through teamwork and communication. The role also requires autonomous, timely, and accurate assessment of patients and effective communication with the care team about changes in condition, diagnostic study results, symptoms, and responses to treatment.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)-approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• Obtain the National Board for Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential upon hire or by the end of one year of employment, and maintain it throughout employment.
• Hold an Arizona Respiratory license before the first day of employment.
• Maintain Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support credentials, or the equivalent as determined by the site of hire.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of computers.
• Should be familiar with risks associated with exposure to infectious patients, needle puncture hazards, and hazards related to compressed gases.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with The Joint Commission standards and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate respiratory care services throughout the practice and across the patient’s life cycle.
• Provide direct patient care.
• Educate patients and families.
• Support transitions of care through teamwork and communication.
• Independently assess patients’ conditions quickly and accurately.
• Communicate changes in patient condition, diagnostic study results, symptoms, and responses to treatment to the care team.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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