Overview

Join our team as a day 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

• 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