Lead Respiratory Therapist

Summary At AMG we offer our employees much more than just a job in the healthcare industry. We offer unique career opportunities for people who are called to make a healing difference in the lives of others and desire to be part of a team that makes a difference each day for our patients. We invite you to join our team and share your gifts and talents. In addition to market competitive pay rates and benefits in the Albuquerque market, you will have the opportunity to work for an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), as AMG is an employee owned company! Position Overview AMG Specialty Hospital – Albuquerque is part of the AMG Integrated Healthcare Management Hospital System – a Top-5 Post-Acute Care Hospital System. Our mission is an unyielding commitment to Patients, People, and the Pursuit of Healing. We believe our employees are the asset and heart of our organization. We are located in the heart of Albuquerque on the 3rd floor of Gibson Medical Center. AMG Specialty Hospital – Albuquerque is seeking a Full Time Lead Respiratory Therapist (RT). The Lead Respiratory Therapist reports to the hospital Chief Clinical Officer or Chief Executive Officer. The Lead RT is scheduled for regular staff assignments and delivers safe, competent pulmonary care, via multiple modalities, to patients under the direction of the physician and in accordance with standards of practice, regulatory and licensure standards, and within hospital policies and procedures. The Lead RT is an engaged, active member of the interdisciplinary care team. As an additional duty to staff assignments, the Lead RT is responsible for assuring that the department has adequate numbers of staff to care for the patient population through provision of departmental staffing schedules. The Lead RT also assures appropriate and adequate supplies and equipment to care for patient population. Shift Differentials are paid for Night and Weekend Shifts. Join our dynamic team and enjoy a career where you can make a difference with AMG Specialty Hospital – Albuquerque! Job Requirements Active Licensed Respiratory Therapist in good standing, in state of employment. Active National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential per state requirements. Current ACLS certification. Current BLS certification. Minimum of one year of related work experience. Completes all mandatory education. Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages desirable. Basic computer knowledge. About Us AMG Specialty Hospital – Albuquerque is a Long-Term Acute Care hospital that specializes in the management of complex medical needs. Our mission is to return patients to their optimal level of well-being in the least restrictive medical environment. We accomplish this through a multi-disciplined approach that includes aggressive clinical and therapeutic interventions, as well as family involvement. Our high staff to patient ratio ensures individualized attention. Our nurses, therapists, and physicians work with each patient to obtain the best possible outcomes. AMG Specialty Hospital – Albuquerque is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr