Mayo Clinic is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a job in Rochester, Minnesota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
Experienced and New Graduates are invited to apply.
New hires will receive a $15,000 sign-on bonus with their first paycheck and relocation assistance is available to those who qualify.
The registered respiratory therapist (RRT)functions independently or in collaboration with physicians or other health care providers. As clinicians, they are accountable for the coordination of all respiratory care services throughout the practice for the patient's life cycles, including direct patient care, patient family education and transitions of care through teamwork and communication In addition, they'll be expected to work autonomously to quickly and accurately assess a patient's condition and communicate effectively to the care team concerning changes in the patient's condition, results of diagnostic studies, symptomatology, and response to treatment.
The RRT will provide leadership through active participation in roles such as mentorship, student educator, committee involvement, and professional quality improvement projects. The RRT will operate within department/institutional procedures and guidelines in conjunction with the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC)guidelines to function independently using critical thinking to master the following skills: cardiopulmonary assessment, mechanical ventilation, noninvasive ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, Artline insertion, airway management, RT Bedside procedures, assist providers with bedside procedures, management of specialty gases, rt driven protocols, and external education support.
The Respiratory Therapist job requires graduation from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy and basic computer literacy. Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy preferred. Previous hospital experience preferred. Additional NBRC credentials preferred. National Board for Respiratory Care Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential and active Minnesota Respiratory Therapist License (LRT) both required before first day of employment and must be maintained throughout duration of employment. National Board for Respiratory Care Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential is required upon hire or by the end of one year of employment and must be 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.
Mayo Clinic Health System Job ID . Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist- Pediatric
About Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider by U.S. News & World Report . Our multi-disciplinary group practice focuses on providing high quality, compassionate medical care. We are the largest integrated, not-for-profit medical group practice in the world with over 70,000 employees working in a unique environment that brings together the best in patient care, groundbreaking research and innovative medical education. We offer a highly competitive compensation package, exceptional benefits including medical, dental, paid time off. At Mayo Clinic, you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Health savings account
- Dental benefits
- Health Care FSA
- Vision benefits
- 403b retirement plan
- Sign-On bonus