Respiratory Therapy Assistant - Dispatch

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 31,312 - 44,441; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental coverage

Vision plan

Retirement package

Job summary

Mayo Clinic is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapy Assistant in Rochester, Minnesota. The role involves supporting respiratory care services and interacting with patients under the supervision of a registered therapist. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, three years of relevant experience, and enrollment in a Respiratory Therapy program. The position offers competitive compensation ($22.73 - $32.26/hour) and a supportive work environment focused on patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a direct patient care role.
• Active enrollment in, or graduation from, an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for respiratory care services under the direction of a therapist.
• Deliver oxygen devices timely and perform hospital-wide rounds.
• Support therapists, nurses, and physicians with equipment needs.

Skills

CPR

Good verbal communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)

Enrollment in accredited Respiratory Therapy program

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.

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.

Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapy Assistant provides support for respiratory care services for the treatment of patients with disordered respiratory physiology under the direction of a registered respiratory therapist. The assistant delivers varied oxygen devices on a timely basis, performs hospital‑wide rounds to monitor and provide service to patients using respiratory support devices, supports respiratory therapists, nurses, and physicians with their equipment/supplies needs, work lists, and 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 research studies. Members of the hospital Code Bue team, performing CPR as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum educational requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and at least 3 years of experience in a direct patient care role.
• Active enrollment in, or graduation from, an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Additional Qualifications

• 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.

Visa & Sponsorship

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship. We will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. $22.73 – $32.26 / hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and/or 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Weekend Schedule

Every other Weekend

International Assignment

No

Site Description

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.

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. 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.

Recruiter: Lauren Brandt