Lead Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$33.39-$50.13/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Under the general direction of the department and with direct guidance of the shift supervisor, the respiratory team leader coordinates the day to day operations of the respiratory services department. In addition to fulfilling the duties of a respiratory therapist as outlined in the job description, the respiratory team leader will perform a variety of daily tasks, including but not limited to: Flex staffing to workload, meeting the needs of the department and demands of patient care, organize and distribute workload, prepare reports and documentation utilized during downtime procedure, serve as a resource to staff, physicians, nursing and other allied health staff.
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.
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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. 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.
Key Responsibilities
The Lead Respiratory Therapist coordinates daily operations of the respiratory services department and manages staffing based on workload. They serve as a clinical resource for staff and physicians while fulfilling standard respiratory therapist duties.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with an associate degree and at least 2 years of critical care experience. Active licensure with the Florida Department of Health is required, while a bachelor's degree and leadership experience are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Respiratory Therapist at Mayo Clinic a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,690 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 63% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
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