Lead Respiratory Therapist / RT

You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Respiratory Therapy Respiratory Therapist Lead in Albuquerque, NM. 

Why Join Us? 

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better 

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. 
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. 
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. 

Get to Know Your Team: 

• Lovelace Women’s Hospital is a 53-bed advanced neonatal intensive care unit, family care unit, an award-winning breast care center and the first robotic surgery program in the state recognized as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation.

• Provides clinical leadership and promotes quality patient care by training and leading assigned staff.
• Collaborates with the manager and/or director in developing and revising department quality assurance, performance improvement, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Serves as a department liaison and first line of contact with patients, providers, and staff.
• Coordinates and oversees the safe delivery of complex, non-routine treatments of patients.
• Performs facility-specific specialty procedures as required.
• Adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Job Requirements: 

• Associate degree or Diploma from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
• Supervision/Management knowledge and experience; Clinical/Specialty expertise:
• One year of critical care experience and one (1) year of related supervisory/lead experience in a hospital setting
• Current NM Respiratory Care License
• BLS
• ACLS or National Specialty Certification.

Preferred Job Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; Certification in clinical specialty.
• Three (3) years of related experience.
• AARC Membership; National Specialty Certification.