Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Lifepoint Health®; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO & disability

Tuition assistance

401(k) match

Well-being programs

Career development

Job summary

Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a full-time night shift. Work 3 12-hour shifts weekly from 6:45 pm to 7:15 am, with every-other weekend.

You will deliver respiratory care, perform diagnostics, and collaborate with physicians to implement care plans. Requirements include a bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy and NM RCP licensure; NBRC RRT registry; BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy and NM licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).
• NBRC RRT registry.
• BLS required; ACLS, PALS and NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing.
• Consults with physicians to develop and implement a treatment plan.
• Performs physiotherapy and other treatments and teaches patient use of medications.
• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per care plan.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

Skills

RRT certification

NM License

BLS

ACLS/PALS/NRP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a full-time night shift. Work 3 12-hour shifts weekly from 6:45 pm to 7:15 am, with every-other weekend.

You will deliver respiratory care, perform diagnostics, and collaborate with physicians to implement care plans. Requirements include a bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy and NM RCP licensure; NBRC RRT registry; BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.