Registered Respiratory Therapist / RRT

Davita Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist for the night shift in Albuquerque, NM. Join a people-first environment that offers career growth, a sign-on bonus up to $24,000, and a commitment to improving healthcare outcomes. As a therapist, you'll provide essential care through various cardiopulmonary exams and therapies, whilst being part of a supportive team that values your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Current NM Respiratory Care License required.
• BLS certification is mandatory.
• Experience and certifications like ACLS or NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct invasive and non-invasive cardiopulmonary exams and procedures.
• Administer medications as prescribed, including patient ventilation.
• Maintain and monitor respiratory equipment for malfunctions.

Skills

Direct invasive and non-invasive cardiopulmonary exams

Medication administration

Effective communication

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Program

Bachelors degree in related field

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, 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