Respiratory Therapist / RRT

Lovelace Health System, Inc.
paid time off
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
10501 Golf Course Road Northwest (Show on map)
Nov 20, 2024
Overview Join our team as a day shift, part-time, Respiratory Therapist (RT) 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 UNM Rehabilitation Hospital includes state-of-the-art rehabilitation services for patients recovering from health care conditions. It is the only rehabilitation hospital in the state accredited in six programs by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. 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