Respiratory Therapist / RT
Albuquerque, NM 
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Posted 15 days ago
Job Description
Overview

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

Fulfilling 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

  • Provide direct invasive and non-invasive cardiopulmonary exams and procedures.

  • Administer, monitor and record 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, maintain and monitor equipment and notifies designated management of malfunctions.

  • Attend professional meetings and maintains credentials and/or licensure.
  • Participate in the development and review of policies and procedures.
  • Take ownership of assignments; other duties as assigned or requested.
  • Communicate and listens effectively with internal and external customers; effectively understands instructions and shares knowledge.

  • Cooperate & interact 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
  • RRT

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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
1 year
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