Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

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New grads and experienced are welcome to apply. $10,000 sign-on bonus and minimum of $6,000 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 changes in patient's condition, results of diagnostic studies, symptomatology, and response to treatment.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

The Respiratory Therapist job requires graduation from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy and basic computer literacy. Good verbal and written communication skills required. Function with initiative and independent judgment, desire for continuous quality improvement. Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or healthcare related field is preferred. Previous hospital experience preferred. Additional NBRC specialty credentials preferred. All respiratory therapists will hold the National Board for Respiratory Care entry level certification (CRT) prior to their first day of Mayo employment. All graduate respiratory therapists must possess valid permission (permanent or temporary permit) to practice with the licensing board in the state of hire prior to their first day of Mayo employment. The Registered Respiratory Therapist credential is required upon hire or by the end of one year of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire or within 90 days from date of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalent determined by site is required upon hire or within 6 months from date of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) where applicable. Additional life support certifications may be required by site of hire. All required certifications must be maintained throughout employment.

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

Exemption Status: Nonexempt

Compensation Detail: $34.38 - $51.63 / hour

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Schedule: Full Time

Hours/Pay Period: 60 hours - 72 hours/pay period

Schedule Details: Straight nights positions available, 12-hour shifts, 72 hours a pay period. 18:00-06:30 or Rotating days/nights positions available, 12-hour shifts. 60 hours per pay period, 12-hour shifts. This position is a rotating 6 weeks on days and 6 weeks on nights. Days 06:00-18:30. Nights 18:00-06:30

Weekend Schedule: Straight nights: Every third weekend Friday-Sunday 12 hour shifts 18:00-06:30 Rotating weekend: Every third weekend Friday-Sunday continuing in shift rotation status. Days 06:00-18:30. Nights 18:00-06:30

International Assignment: No

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Equal Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status.