Respiratory Therapist

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 changes in patient's condition, results of diagnostic studies, symptomatology, and response to treatment.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or healthcare related field is preferred.
• Previous hospital experience preferred. 
• Additional NBRC specialty credentials preferred.

Additional Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy. 
• Good verbal and written communication skills required. 
• Function with initiative and independent judgment, Desire for continuous quality improvement.  

Required License and Certification

• National Board for Respiratory Care entry level certification (CRT) prior to first day of Mayo employment. 
• 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/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.