Respiratory Therapist / RT

You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000. You may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Albuquerque, NM.

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.

• 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".

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