Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Make Impact

Lifepoint Health; Los Alamos (NM); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Los Alamos Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a full-time night-shift role in Los Alamos, NM. The position involves 3 twelve-hour shifts weekly with rotating weekends, providing essential pulmonary support and patient care.

The role requires NM licensure as an RRT, NBRC credentialing, and BLS within 90 days. Benefits and career growth opportunities are described in the posting.

Qualifications

• NM license as Respiratory Therapist and RRT credential.
• High school diploma or an associate degree.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care; monitors patient condition.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes and best practices.
• Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance; delivers appropriate treatment.
• Educates the patient and family about illness and community resources.
• Monitors, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
• Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
• Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes equipment and performs maintenance/calibration.

Education

High school diploma/GED or associate degree

New Mexico Respiratory Therapist license (RRT)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire

Job description

Los Alamos Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a full-time night-shift role in Los Alamos, NM. The position involves 3 twelve-hour shifts weekly with rotating weekends, providing essential pulmonary support and patient care.

The role requires NM licensure as an RRT, NBRC credentialing, and BLS within 90 days. Benefits and career growth opportunities are described in the posting.