(Archived) Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric - (RRT - Peds - Pedi)

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric - (RRT - Peds - Pedi)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 12 D/N Pay Rate: $1400.00 - 1600.00

The Respiratory Therapist job requires graduation from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy and basic computer literacy. Licensure/Certification Required: National Board for Respiratory Care Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required. Current Minnesota Respiratory Therapist (RT) license or must obtain within four (4) months of date of hire*. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalent determined by site is required. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) where applicable. All respiratory therapists will hold the National Board for Respiratory Care entry level certification (CRT) prior to their first day of Mayo employment. All graduate respiratory therapists must possess 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. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalent determined by site is required. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) where applicable. Additional life support certifications may be required by site of hire. Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or healthcare related field is preferred. Previous hospital experience preferred. Additional NBRC specialty credentials preferred. Good verbal and written communication skills required. Function with initiative and independent judgment Desire for continuous quality improvement.

Required Qualifications
RRT/ CRT

Preferred Qualifications
none

Facility Location
Mankato is located at the scenic confluence of the Minnesota and Blue Earth rivers. The city is home to Minnesota State University-Mankato. Every year, sports fanatics flock to the campus to see the Minnesota Vikings summer training camp practices, a great experience for any NFL fan. August's Rib Fest is one of the city's most notable events, a major cause for celebration in the area. The city is home to several parks, most of which overlook the gorgeous rivers that surround them.

Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Free Private Housing
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!