Respiratory Therapist PRN Job Opening
Respiratory Therapist PRN
Los Alamos Medical Center
• Los Alamos, New Mexico
Category: Respiratory Therapist
Job Description
Los Alamos Medical Center
Los Alamos Medical Center is a
community Hospital located in the beautiful mountain community of Los Alamos,
NM, surrounded by the powerful Jemez Mountains.
Los Alamos is a health oriented community that is proud to have its own
ski hill, golf course, aquatic center where Olympic swim teams train, the best
schools in the state of NM, outstanding hiking trails, is a very safe community
and is the home of Los Alamos National Labs.
Local historical and beautiful sites (Santa Fe, Taos) are within an
hour’s drive of Los Alamos.
Los Alamos Medical Center is
committed to its quality initiatives and a culture of safety, is invested in
the growth of its staff and thus supports ongoing education, certifications and
other ongoing learning, and extends
numerous recognition programs to all of its staff, and serves the community
well.
This 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.
Job Requirements
MinimumEducation: Associate’s degree Required
RequiredSkills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and theability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressfulenvironment and take appropriate action.
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)curernt upon hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS/ENPC)within six (6) month of hire and Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) withinsix (6) months of hire.
Licenses: Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Therapist or Technician in the state ofNM
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Los Alamos Medical Center
Los Alamos Medical Center is a
community Hospital located in the beautiful mountain community of Los Alamos,
NM, surrounded by the powerful Jemez Mountains.
Los Alamos is a health oriented community that is proud to have its own
ski hill, golf course, aquatic center where Olympic swim teams train, the best
schools in the state of NM, outstanding hiking trails, is a very safe community
and is the home of Los Alamos National Labs.
Local historical and beautiful sites (Santa Fe, Taos) are within an
hour’s drive of Los Alamos.
Los Alamos Medical Center is
committed to its quality initiatives and a culture of safety, is invested in
the growth of its staff and thus supports ongoing education, certifications and
other ongoing learning, and extends
numerous recognition programs to all of its staff, and serves the community
well.
This 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.
Job Requirements
MinimumEducation: Associate’s degree Required
RequiredSkills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and theability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressfulenvironment and take appropriate action.
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)curernt upon hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS/ENPC)within six (6) month of hire and Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) withinsix (6) months of hire.
Licenses: Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Therapist or Technician in the state ofNM
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran