Registered Respiratory Therapist / RRT

Lovelace Health System, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 24,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist to join their night shift team in Albuquerque. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care through advanced technology and a supportive environment. With a focus on career growth and well-being, the organization provides comprehensive health benefits, tuition assistance, and a culture that values every team member. If you're passionate about improving healthcare and thrive in a people-first atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $24,000

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related experience.
• Current NM Respiratory Care License and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct invasive and non-invasive cardiopulmonary exams.
• Administers medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
• Monitors and maintains respiratory care equipment.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary exams

Patient ventilation

Medication administration

Effective communication

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Respiratory care equipment

Job description

Overview

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

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

• 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 setting up and maintaining patient ventilation and performing arterial blood gas procedures.
• Sets up, maintains, and monitors equipment; notifies management of malfunctions.
• Attends professional meetings and maintains credentials and licensure.
• Participates in policy and procedure development and review.
• Owns assigned tasks; performs other duties as requested.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers, understands instructions, and shares knowledge.
• Demonstrates cooperation and interaction with superiors, peers, other departments, and all customer groups, reflecting our commitment to "service".

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Program or related experience as a substitute.
• Current NM Respiratory Care License.
• BLS certification.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• One (1) year of related experience.
• AARC Membership.
• National Specialty Certification.
• PALS, NRP, or ACLS certifications may be required by the facility/department.