Respiratory Therapist / RRT

Overview

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

Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

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

• Competitive salaries, support teams and growth opportunities.

Your team is bigger than your department:

• 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.

• 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

• 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