Registered Respiratory Therapist / RRT

Overview

Join our team as a night shift , full-time , Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Albuquerque, NM.

Fulf illing your purpose begins here :

People First, Always . Here’s how we take care of our people :

Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more .

Your team is bigger than your department :

• Lovelace Medical Center is an acute care hospital, with 263 licensed beds, providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology and oncology services.
• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute . We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

Responsibilities

Provides direct invasive and non-invasive cardiopulmonary exams and procedures.

Administers, monitors and records medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians including, but not limited to, setting up and maintaining patient ventilation, and performing arterial blood gas procedures.

Set up, maintains and monitors equipment and notifies designated management of malfunctions.

• Attends professional meetings and maintains credentials and / or licensure.
• Participates in the development and review of policies and procedures.
• Takes ownership of assignments; other duties as assigned or requested.

Communicates and listens effectively with internal and external customers; effectively understands instructions and shares knowledge.

Cooperates & interacts with superiors, peers, other departments, & all customer groups demonstrating our commitment to service .

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Program. Related experience may be substituted for related education
• Current NM Respiratory Care License

Preferred Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in related field
• One (1) year of related experience
• AARC Membership
• National Specialty Certification
• PALS, NRP, or ACLS may be required by facility / department
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