PFT Respiratory Therapist, FT

Description:

$20,000.00 Sign-on Bonus for twenty-four-month FT commitment

Twelve months of $1,000.00 Housing Allowance Upon Relocation

Who We Are:

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.

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) is a 47-bed acute care facility that provides medical services to the people of Los Alamos County and surrounding areas. A healthcare leader in Northern New Mexico, LAMC offers a host of services including 24-hour emergency care, imaging and laboratory services, women's services, urology, orthopedics, oncology, pediatric and newborn care, and general and colorectal surgery.

Los Alamos Medical Center is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is an accredited Chest Pain Center by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC).

Where We Are:

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.

Position Summary:

As a PFT Respiratory Therapist, this position will perform diagnostic testing such as full Pulmonary Function Tests, VO2 MAX, and Spirometry testing.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Setting up, maintaining and operating the PFT system.

• Assessing patients and correctly recognizing and interpreting respiratory dysfunction.

• Delivering and assessing response to ordered therapy per plan of care.

• Monitoring, recording, and communicating patient condition as appropriate.

• Disassembling, cleaning, and sterilizing equipment, and performing preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.

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

• Educating the patient and family about the patient's illness and providing information about community support groups and other resources.

• Monitoring, receiving, stocking, and distributing respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders, and maintaining storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• License: Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of New Mexico

• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) upon hire

• 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.