Hospital Respiratory Care Therapist

Respiratory Care Practitioner
At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider—we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community.
The Respiratory Care Practitioner helps restore patients to their optimal health status through the scientific application of tests and treatments for the cardiorespiratory system. Working as a coordinated team with physicians and other healthcare providers they provide emergent, diagnostic, critical and restorative care to patients with heart and lung disease. Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Graduate of an A.M.A./E. accredited school of Respiratory Therapy
RRT: Six (6) months to complete upon hire
New Mexico State Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) or, if new graduate, obtain Graduate non-renewable temporary permit by New Mexico Respiratory License Board within 30 days upon acceptance of position. NOTE: Within six (6) months of hire, Graduate must obtain Registry (RRT) through National Board of Respiratory Care, and a RCP New Mexico State Licensure.
Routine respiratory therapy modes:

Deliver routine respiratory modes per physician orders and department policy
Implement any pertinent standing order per department policy and will communicate with the physician and other care providers about the indications, hazards, and alternatives for respiratory care
The therapist RCP will administer all therapy with a correct understanding of the following:

Available equipment
Alternative therapies
Advanced respiratory therapy modes:

~ Initiate and maintain invasive and noninvasive mechanical life support, assist in establishing and maintaining artificial airways for patients in all age groups in partnership with physicians and other care providers

Arterial blood gases/capillary blood gases:

Follow department hospital policy for documentation
All required regulatory, financial, and assessment documentation will be completed in a timely manner
Equipment maintenance and supply:

~ Infection control:

Adhere to department and hospital protocols for infection control. Proper equipment assembly and reprocessing and change out
Use of personal protective equipment
Responsible for communicating all pertinent information for patient care and department operations to all of the appropriate people This includes but is not limited to:
Physicians and other care providers
Responsible for initiating, assessing, implementing and following the departments Respiratory Care Protocols in collaboration with the physician and other care providers

CPR/RRT/Code Blue - The RCP is responsible for:

Stocking and assembly of airway/resuscitation supplies as required
Respect cultural diversity
Act collaboratively with physicians, other care providers, the patient and their family
Physical demands and environmental work conditions:

Recognize that potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and/or hazardous materials, noxious/irritating fumes, long hours, and unforeseen conditions that might generate stress may be encountered
Have sufficient correctable visual and auditory acuity to safely perform their job duties
Practice Respiratory Care within established standards of care
no set schedules based on the nature of Respiratory Care and the hours of operation