Lead Respiratory Therapist

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Respiratory Therapy-A, Lead Respiratory Therapist in Albuquerque, NM. 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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr