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Lead Respiratory Therapist

Lovelace Medical Center
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Albuquerque, NM 87101, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off

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  • Join our team as a full-time, night shift Lead Respiratory Therapist in Albuquerque, NM, where you can thrive in a supportive, people-first environment.
  • The position requires an Associate's Degree or Diploma from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program, along with one year of critical care experience and one year of supervisory experience in a hospital setting.
  • The role offers a competitive salary, although the specific amount is not mentioned in the overview.
  • You will provide clinical leadership, promote quality patient care, and coordinate the delivery of complex treatments while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
  • Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree, three years of related experience, and certification in a clinical specialty.
Overview:

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Respiratory Therapy-A, Lead Respiratory Therapist 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 clinical leadership and promotes quality patient care by training and leading assigned staff.
  • Collaborates with the manager and/or director in developing and revising department quality assurance, performance improvement, policies, procedures, and protocols. Serves as a department liaison and first line of contact with patients, providers, and staff.
  • Coordinates and oversees the safe delivery of complex, non-routine treatments of patients.
  • Performs facility-specific specialty procedures as required. Adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
Qualifications:

Job Requirements: 

  • Associate's Degree or Diploma from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
  • Supervision/Management knowledge and experience; Clinical/Specialty expertise.
  • One year of critical care experience and one (1) year of related supervisory/lead experience in a hospital setting.
  • Current NM Respiratory Care License; BLS. ACLS or National Specialty Certification.  

Preferred Job Requirements:  

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; Certification in clinical specialty.
  • Three (3) years of related experience.
  • AARC Membership; National Specialty Certification

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