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Respiratory Therapist, Outpatient PFT Lab - Full-Time

Mayo Clinic

Jacksonville, FLFull-time$32.43–48.66/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$32.43–48.66/hr
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

RRT CredentialFlorida Respiratory LicenseBasic Life SupportAdvanced Cardiac Life Support Or EquivalentNBRC PFT Exam

Job overview

The Respiratory Therapist in Mayo Clinic’s outpatient PFT lab performs specialized respiratory therapy services based on provider orders and hospital protocols, policies, and procedures. The role requires an approved respiratory therapy program, respiratory credentials and licensure, and maintenance of life-support certifications. Previous hospital experience is preferred. The position is full-time, with four 10-hour shifts per week and no weekends.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Respiratory TherapyJoint Commission StandardsComputer UseVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInfection Risk AwarenessNeedle Puncture Hazard AwarenessCompressed Gas Hazard Awareness

Qualifications

NBRC-Approved Respiratory Therapy ProgramRRT CredentialFlorida Respiratory LicenseBasic Life SupportAdvanced Cardiac Life Support or EquivalentPrevious Hospital ExperienceNBRC PFT Exam

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full 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 (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.

Responsibilities

To perform specialized respiratory therapy services as directed by provider orders and in accordance with protocols, policies, and procedures established by the hospital.

Qualifications

  • Successful completion of a National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) approved Respiratory Therapy program.

  • National Board for Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential is required upon hire or by the end of one year of employment and must be maintained throughout duration of employment. Required to have Florida Respiratory license prior to their first day of employment.

License/Certifications:

  • Respiratory Therapists are required to maintain Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support or the equivalent as determined by the site of hire.

Additional Qualifications:

  • Previous hospital experience preferred.

  • Should be familiar with The Joint Commission standards and requirements.

  • Understanding of computers.

  • Good verbal and written communication skills required.

  • Should be familiar with risks associated with exposure to infectious patients, needle puncture hazards, and hazards related to compressed gases.

  • NBRC PFT exam be taken and passed after 2 years of employment

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

Experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. $32.43- $48.66 per hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Four 10-hour shifts per week

Weekend Schedule

No weekends.

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. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

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.

Recruiter

Brittany Ludke

Equal opportunity

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 4,076 open Respiratory Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 8, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$32.43–48.66/hr
  • Florida median$29–49/hr189 hourly ranges
  • US median$34–47/hr1,737 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $40.55/hr, is close to the Florida median midpoint ($41/hr) — in the middle half of Respiratory Therapist hourly ranges in Florida.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 389 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Florida and 4,076 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
Respiratory Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,241 postings).
Education
77 of the 4,076 open Respiratory Therapist jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 8, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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