Lead Respiratory Therapist
Lovelace Health System
- Location
- Onsite (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
Posted 2 weeks ago
About the role
Lovelace Health System is seeking a Lead Respiratory Therapist to provide clinical leadership and oversee complex patient treatments at their acute care hospital in Albuquerque. The role involves training staff, collaborating on department policies, and ensuring high-quality patient care.
Skills
Clinical leadership
Respiratory therapy
Staff training
Quality assurance
Performance improvement
Critical care
Patient safety
Supervisory experience
Policy development
Facility-specific procedures
BLS
ACLS
Respiratory care
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
Perks
- Career growth
- Tuition assistance
Full job details
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Respiratory Therapy-A, Lead Respiratory Therapist in Albuquerque, NM.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- Lovelace Medical Center is an acute care hospital with 263 licensed beds, providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology and oncology services.
Responsibilities
- Provides clinical leadership and promotes quality patient care by training and leading assigned staff.
- Collaborates with the manager and/or director in developing and revising department quality assurance, performance improvement, policies, procedures, and protocols. Serves as a department liaison and first line of contact with patients, providers, and staff.
- Coordinates and oversees the safe delivery of complex, non-routine treatments of patients.
- Performs facility-specific specialty procedures as required. Adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Associate's Degree or Diploma from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
- Supervision/Management knowledge and experience; Clinical/Specialty expertise.
- One year of critical care experience and one (1) year of related supervisory/lead experience in a hospital setting.
- Current NM Respiratory Care License; BLS. ACLS or National Specialty Certification.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; Certification in clinical specialty.
- Three (3) years of related experience.
- AARC Membership; National Specialty Certification