Travel Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) in Grants, NM

Certified Respiratory Therapist
Location: Grants, NM
Agency: Medical Edge Recruitment
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Rotating
Contract Duration: 2 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Respiratory Therapist

Location: Cibola, NM
Job Type: Full Time

Position Highlights:
• Provide respiratory care across ICU, medical floors, ER, Radiology, CT, and Pulmonary Function Lab
• Manage mechanical ventilators and provide oxygen therapy, nebulizers, aerosols, and CPT
• Perform pulmonary function testing, including DLCO and Flow Volume Loops
• Assist with intubations, airway management, and emergency respiratory care
• Participate in CPR/Code Blue response
• Support patient transports, including ground and air transport
• Provide respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams

Requirements:
• Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy from an AMA-approved program
• Successful completion of a national Respiratory Therapy credentialing exam
• RRT preferred; CRT considered with commitment to obtain RRT within 12 months
• Current New Mexico Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• ACLS preferred
• 2+ years of post-graduate respiratory therapy experience preferred
• Critical care, pediatric, ER, or transport experience preferred

Ideal candidates will have strong critical thinking skills, clinical judgment, communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment.