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Mayo Clinic
Phoenix, Arizona

Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$32.43-$48.66/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

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 – 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. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.

Responsibilities

To perform specialized respiratory therapy services as directed by provider orders and in accordance with protocols, policies, and procedures established by the hospital.

Qualifications

Successful completion of a National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) approved Respiratory Therapy program.

Additional Qualifications

  • Previous hospital experience preferred.
  • Should be familiar with The Joint Commission standards and requirements.
  • Understanding of computers.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills required.
  • Should be familiar with risks associated with exposure to infectious patients, needle puncture hazards, and hazards related to compressed gases.

License/Certification

  • National Board for 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.
  • Required to have an Arizona Respiratory license prior to their first day of employment.
  • Respiratory Therapists are required to maintain Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support or the equivalent as determined by the site of hire.

Site Description

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.

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". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify 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.

Certifications

BLSACLS

Key Skills

Patient careComputer literacyInfection controlSafety protocols

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 45% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$84k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Arizona102 active3,980 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 45% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 19 employers
9
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
7
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
88%
Sign-on bonus
40%
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
12%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist System Float

MultiCare Health System · Auburn, Washington

$41.44-$68.5/hr
#2

Allied Health: Respiratory Therapist Clinical Content Reviewer (Part-time, Remote, PRN Position)Per Diem

Elsevier · Remote - Nationwide

$55/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist

$37.61-$55.27/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist

$35.5-$53.25/hr
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,962 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mayo Clinic

Hospitals and Health Care
Rochester, Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefit plans
Continuing education and advancement opportunities

Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$405k
Typical market rent
$1,571/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.