Registered Respiratory Therapist / RRT

Ardent Health Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare team as a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist on the night shift. This role offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a people-first environment where your contributions are valued. You will coordinate the delivery of respiratory treatments to both critical and non-critical patients, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of care. With a focus on career growth, wellness, and advanced technology, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Enjoy a supportive culture and the potential for a sign-on bonus as you enhance patient care in a dynamic medical setting.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent experience.
• Current NM Respiratory Care License required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates safe delivery of respiratory treatment to patients.
• Ensures compliance with standards of practice and patient safety.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Safety

Critical Care

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelors degree in related field

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Overview

You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.

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

1. Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
2. 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.
3. 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:

1. Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Program. Related experience may be substituted for related education.
2. Current NM Respiratory Care License.
3. BLS.

Preferred Job Requirements:

1. Bachelors degree in related field.
2. One (1) year of related experience.
3. AARC Membership.
4. National Specialty Certification.
5. PALS, NRP, or ACLS may be required by facility/department.