Registered Respiratory Therapist - Part Time - Nights

Three Crosses Regional Hospital•Las Cruces, NM

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Three Crosses Regional Hospital is seeking a Part-Time Registered Respiratory Therapist committed to clinical excellence and building a patient-centered culture. Three Crosses Regional Hospital is an advanced independent healthcare organization led by a local team of professionals dedicated to high quality patient care and being the first choice of patients and providers in the communities we serve. We are dedicated to hiring team members that will adapt to our culture, pride themselves in professionalism, integrity, transparency, two-way communication, and ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients and staff. The incumbent will carry-out duties by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct, acts in the best interest of Three Crosses Regional Hospital, and fully supports the mission, vision, and values of Three Crosses Regional Hospital.

Requirements

Associate degree in respiratory therapy
Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program approved by the NBRC
Meet all Employee Health Requirement
Respiratory Care Practitioner License issued by the State of NM
NBRC (RRT) Credential (National Board of Respiratory Care) must have upon hire
BLS Certification
ACLS Certification

Nice To Haves

PALS Certification
Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Certification

Responsibilities

Ensures delivery of patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes.
Reviews and Revises plan of patient care as needed.
Cognitive and technical knowledge and ability to progressively manage care delivery across the continuum of care.
The ability to retrieve, communicate and present data and information both verbally and in writing is required.
Restores patient’s pulmonary function, alleviates pain, and supports life by planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapies.
Helps patients accomplish treatment plans and supports life by administering inhalation therapies, chest physiotherapies, and other lung expansion therapies operating mechanical ventilators, for all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics.
Administering respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage, assisting with breathing exercises, and monitoring physiological response to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, etc.
Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient’s progress along with recommending adjustments and modifications.
Able to perform other cardiopulmonary services such as: EKG’s and Bronchoscopy.
Documents patient care services by charting patient and department records.
Maintains patient confidentiality and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential.
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with policy, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Attend staff meetings as needed.
Other duties as assigned.