Registered Respiratory Therapist / RRT

Portneuf Medical Center; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist to join their night shift team in Albuquerque. This full-time role offers the opportunity to thrive in a people-first environment, where your well-being is prioritized, and you can make a significant impact on patient care. With a focus on career growth and advanced technology, you will be empowered to provide exceptional respiratory therapy services. Join a supportive culture that values your contributions and offers competitive benefits, including a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. This is your chance to advance your career while making healthcare better for the community.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $24,000

Relocation assistance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required; related experience may substitute education.
• Must have a current NM Respiratory Care License and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct invasive and non-invasive cardiopulmonary exams.
• Administer and monitor medications and therapies as prescribed.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary exams

Medication administration

Effective communication

Customer service

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelors degree in related field

Tools

Patient ventilation equipment

Job description

Overview

You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $24,000 and relocation assistance.

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

• 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

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