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Responsibilities

Respiratory Therapists (RT's) are responsible for administering a variety of pulmonary diagnostic tests, therapeutic procedures, and patient educational activities. RT's are responsible for quality assurance of the testing equipment, test performance, and monitoring the patients' physiologic response during testing. The therapists provide education regarding the disease process, medication review, oxygen therapy, breathing techniques, and exercise techniques to patients with lung disease using appropriate tools that meet the learning needs of the patient. RT's are responsible for maintaining a safe testing and exercise environment for the patient.

Qualifications

A graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA) accredited respiratory therapy program with a minimum of an Associate Degree. Incumbent functions independently according to established guidelines. Decision-making and good communication skills are required when working with individual patients. Must have good human relation skills as 70-80% of the time is spent in patient care. Prior experience is desirable. All respiratory therapists will hold the National Board for Respiratory Care entry level certification (CRT) prior to their first day of Mayo employment. Current Minnesota Respiratory Therapist license (LRT) required or must be obtained within four (4) months of date of hire. The Registered Respiratory Therapist credential is required upon hire or by the end of one year of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. New graduates who have been unable to secure their license prior to the first day of employment will agree to work within a role comparable to a student Respiratory Therapist. They will be accompanied at all times by a Licensed Respiratory Therapist in the presence of patients. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalent determined by site is required. Additional life support certifications may be required by site of hire.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$34.91 - $52.39/hr.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

4-10 days Monday through Friday with the same day off each week.

Weekend Schedule

N/A

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

Recruiter

Sarah Lee

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.