Respiratory Therapist Per Diem

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem - Las Cruces, New MexicoJoin our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!At Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico, we are passionate about patient care! Nationally Recognized: Our hospital has been ranked in the Top 10% nationally for rehabilitative care for 15 years and has earned The Joint Commission's Brain Injury, Stroke and Spinal Cord Certification. At our 40-bed hospital, we provide specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services to our patients, serving the communities of Southern New Mexico. We see patients who often are recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions.We are seeking a per diem Respiratory Therapist PRN to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees' work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.QualificationsRequired Skills:Current state license as a Respiratory Therapist required.Current CPR Certification required.One (1) year recent experience in acute care setting preferred.Additional Qualifications/Skills:Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.Demonstrates good judgment, initiative, problem solving, decision making, prioritizing and organizational skills.Effective organizational and time management skills.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.Ability to work closely and professionally with others.Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.ResponsibilitiesEvaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders. Performs lab functions. Assumes primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments. Integrates the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.