What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Respiratory Therapist / RRT position at Lovelace Women's Hospital?
Overview
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Albuquerque, NM.
Fulfilling your purpose begins here:
People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people:
- Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more.
Your team is bigger than your department:
- Lovelace Women’s Hospital is a 53-bed advanced neonatal intensive care unit, family care unit, an award-winning breast care center and the first robotic surgery program in the state recognized as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation.
- We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.
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
- RRT
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
