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. Learn about Mankato, MN! Learn more about the Mayo Clinic Respiratory Department. Listen to quick video about the Mayo Clinic: Why join the Mayo Clinic respiratory care team? 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.