Respiratory Therapist

Experienced and New Graduates are invited 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

* The Respiratory Therapist job requires 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. 

License and Certification 

* 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 (Wisconsin) 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.

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider
according to U. S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of
the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in
competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans
[https://jobs. mayoclinic. org/benefits/] – to take care of you and your family,
now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement
opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo
Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

* Medical: Multiple plan options.
* Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
* Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
* Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
* Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

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] 

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. Learn more about
the "EOE is the Law" [https://www. eeoc. gov/poster].  Mayo Clinic participates
in E-Verify
[https://www. e-verify. gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster. pdf] and
may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department
of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to
confirm work authorization.