Registered Respiratory Therapist / RRT

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Lovelace Medical Center

Albuquerque, NM 87102

Posted 10 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time
  • Industry

    Healthcare
  • Job Description

    Registered Respiratory Therapist / RRT

    Overview

    Join our team as a PRNRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Albuquerque, NM.

    Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

    People First, Always. Heres 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
    • BLS

    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
  • Job Benefit(s)

    Health Insurance Health Savings Account Paid time off Retirement Plan