Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Respiratory Care/Full-Time

Davita Inc.; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This role includes administering and monitoring respiratory therapies, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining all required certifications including BLS and RCP. Candidates must have a CoARC accredited education and possess strong manual dexterity.

Qualifications

• Active New Mexico RCP license in good standing.
• NBRC's RRT credential documentation required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, administers, monitors therapy for respiratory care procedures.
• Responsible to the Manager of Respiratory Therapy Center.
• Performs Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Education

CoARC accredited respiratory care program

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Assesses, administers, monitors and provides therapy and objective measurement for respiratory care procedures.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Successful completion of a CoARC accredited respiratory care program for registered respiratory therapists.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Possesses and provides an active New Mexico Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license and is in "good standing" with all regulatory agencies. The practitioner may not be eligible for employment or continued employment if there are restrictions or disciplinary proceedings pending. Provides documentation of the NBRC's RRT credential. Possesses and provides proof of the minimum certification of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association. Additional ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications are preferred. The employee is responsible for maintaining all licenses and certifications throughout the duration of employment.

SKILLS: Manual dexterity to provide respiratory therapy and operate equipment.

EXPERIENCE: Experience in all age-specific competency groups preferred.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to: Manager of Respiratory Therapy Center

ENVIRONMENT:

• Bloodborne pathogen -- C


• Routine exposure to aerosol or serum-borne pathogens.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and manual dexterity.