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Responsibilities
The Respiratory Care Assistant 2 provides support for respiratory care services for the treatment of patients with disordered respiratory physiology under the direction of a registered respiratory therapist. Responsible for delivering varied oxygen devices on a timely basis. The Respiratory Therapy assistant 2 performs hospital-wide rounds on a daily basis to monitor and provide service to patients using respiratory support devices. Supports the respiratory therapists, nurses, and physicians with their equipment/supplies needs, work lists, workload data throughout the Mayo complex. Serves in the department communications center and provides information management and data entry for department billing, QA database, and in support of research studies. Member of the hospital Code 45 team, performing CPR as required. Staff at RMH performs 12 Lead EKG's.
Qualifications
Minimum educational level is a high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) plus 3 years’ experience in a direct patient care role OR completion of 3 years of a baccalaureate program in respiratory care. Must be able to learn and perform CPR. Must have good verbal communication skills. Ability to interact with a variety of individuals. Have strong independent problem solving skills to respond to unpredictable situations. Maturity, initiative, commitment to patient and customer service, and good judgment are required. Ability to work harmoniously in a team environment. Expected to follow proper precautions to avoid potential exposure to infectious agents, hazardous substances, noise, and heat. Good manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to work with equipment. CPR will be taught if not already BLS trained. Must be able to differentiate medical life support gases. Previous knowledge of medical terminology/abbreviations helpful.
Exemption Status
Nonexempt
Compensation Detail
$21.74 - $30.86 / hour
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Part Time
Hours/Pay Period
40
Schedule Details
Monday - Friday, occasional weekend hours for research participant enrollment or follow-up.
Weekend Schedule
Occasional/infrequent, variable - no regular schedule
International Assignment
No
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.
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
Recruiter
Anna Francis
