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Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Los Alamos Medical Center. Our team members are the cornerstone of our mission of making communities healthier. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just beginning your career, Los Alamos Medical Center has opportunities for you to utilize your skills and expertise.

Respiratory Therapist PRN

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Req ID 7435-2381 Post Date May. 02, 2024 CategoryTherapists FacilityLos Alamos Medical Center
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At Los Alamos Medical Center, we work hard to provide high quality care that’s continuously recognized for excellence. In the past year, we have earned numerous recognitions that show how we’re both a great place for care and a great place to work!  We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in NM, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program.  We are proud of our work and patient care.  We invite you to come be a part of this organization.

The respiratory therapist position measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.

Delivers and assesses  response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.

Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment. 

Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.

Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.

Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.

Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.


Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) current upon hire.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS/ENPC) within six (6) months of hire and Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) within six (6) months of hire. 

New hires will have ninety (90) days from date of hire to obtain American Heart Association 
certifications. Notwithstanding this ‘grace period’ for obtaining American Heart Association
certifications, employees are not excused from being current in any and all existing certifications
that are required for their position as outlined in the position job description.

Licenses:

Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of NM.


Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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