Respiratory Therapist / RRT

Lovelace Health System, Inc.
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
10501 Golf Course Road Northwest (Show on map)
May 03, 2024
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