What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist / RRT position at Lovelace Medical Center?
Overview
Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) 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 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.
Responsibilities
Coordinates the safe delivery, appropriate and effective respiratory treatment to critical and non-critical patients in accordance to current standards of practice, physician’s orders, staffing levels and organizational policies. Adheres to policy, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
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
