Respiratory Therapist

Mayo Clinic is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a job in Austin, Minnesota.

Job Description and Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

New Grads and experienced Respiratory Therapist are welcome to apply.

New hires will receive a $10,000 sign-on bonus with their first paycheck and relocation assistance is available to those who qualify.

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.

The Respiratory Therapist job requires graduation from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy and basic computer literacy. Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or healthcare related field is preferred. Previous hospital experience preferred. Additional NBRC specialty credentials preferred. Good verbal and written communication skills required. Function with initiative and independent judgment; desire for continuous quality improvement. National Board for Respiratory Care Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), along with a current Minnesota Respiratory Therapist License (LRT) required before first day of employment and must maintained throughout duration of employment. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalent determined by site is required. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) where applicable. Additional life support certifications may be required by site of hire.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship and we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position.

Mayo Clinic Health System Job ID #340613. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist

About Mayo Clinic

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Health savings account
• Dental benefits
• Health Care FSA
• Vision benefits
• 403b retirement plan
• Sign-On bonus