Respiratory Therapy Assistant
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 the Mayo complex. Serves in the department communications center and provides information management and data entry for department billing, QA database, and in support of research studies. Member of the hospital Code 45 team, performing CPR as required. Staff at RMH performs 12 Lead EKG's.
Requirements
- Qualified applicants must have accepted a job offer as a Respiratory Therapist at Mayo Clinic.
- Minimum educational requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) AND at least 3 years of experience in a direct patient care role OR active enrollment in, or graduation from, an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
- Must be able to learn and perform CPR.
- Must have good verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interact with a variety of individuals.
- Have strong independent problem-solving skills to respond to unpredictable situations.
- Maturity, initiative, commitment to patient and customer service, and good judgment are required.
- 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.
- Must be able to differentiate medical life support gases.
Nice To Haves
- Previous knowledge of medical terminology/abbreviations helpful.
- CPR will be taught if not already BLS trained.
Responsibilities
- Provides support for respiratory care services for the treatment of patients with disordered respiratory physiology under the direction of a registered respiratory therapist.
- Delivers varied oxygen devices on a timely basis.
- 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 the Mayo complex.
- Serves in the department communications center and provides information management and data entry for department billing, QA database, and in support of research studies.
- Member of the hospital Code 45 team, performing CPR as required.
- Performs 12 Lead EKG's.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
