About this role
The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a respected healthcare provider in Las Vegas, New Mexico, to find a compassionate and skilled Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
If you're passionate about delivering exceptional cardiopulmonary care in a collaborative hospital setting, we'd love to hear from you.
Schedule: Full-Time
What You’ll Do
- In this role you will be responsible for providing comprehensive cardiopulmonary care, including assessment, diagnostic evaluation, interpretation, and treatment of patients. This role also involves consulting, offering technical direction, and providing instruction to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and interpret results to develop treatment plans for cardiopulmonary conditions
- Perform EKGs, assist with intubations, and manage ventilators
- Administer respiratory treatments, airway care, and ventilation management
- Provide respiratory care consultation and guidance to physicians, nurses, and clinical staff
- Offer technical expertise to ensure proper equipment use and adherence to best practices
- Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatments, and home care
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards
Qualifications
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Associate's Degree in Respiratory Science or equivalent
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Minimum of two years of hospital experience preferred
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Current New Mexico Respiratory Care Practitioner License (RRT)
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Basic Life Support (BLS) & Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
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Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 30 days of hire
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 30 days of hire
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What You Can Expect
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Exceptional patient care starts with a team that feels valued, supported, and empowered - backed by comprehensive compensation and benefits every step of the way
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- PTO, Leave of Absence
- Maternity/Disability Leave
- Flexible Spending Account