Respiratory Therapist Job Opening
Respiratory Therapist
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
Minimum Education: Associate’sdegree Required
Required Skills Requirescritical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work withminimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and takeappropriate action.
Certifications: BasicLife Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) curernt uponhire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS/ENPC)within six (6) month of hire and Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) withinsix (6) months of hire.
Licenses: Currentlicensure as a Respiratory Care Therapist or Technician 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
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
Minimum Education: Associate’sdegree Required
Required Skills Requirescritical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work withminimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and takeappropriate action.
Certifications: BasicLife Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) curernt uponhire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS/ENPC)within six (6) month of hire and Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) withinsix (6) months of hire.
Licenses: Currentlicensure as a Respiratory Care Therapist or Technician 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