Who We Are

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed hospital offering a spectrum of care, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis.

Where We Are

From national parks and monuments to one of the top-rated farmer’s markets in the country, Las Cruces offers a world filled with natural wonder, year-round excitement, and historic proportions of fun. We are known for our safe and affordable living conditions, outstanding educational system, and friendly people.

Why Choose Us

• o Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees o Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees o Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance o Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants o Professional Development and Growth Opportunities o And much more… Position Summary

Provides and is responsible for patient assessment, treatment, airway and ventilator management, establishes therapeutic objectives, diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the pulmonary system during the transport process. under the direction of the Medical Director and Leadership of the Memorial Medical Transport Team. The team will collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes and enhance performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive patient outcomes through the provision of quality and standard care.

Minimum Qualifications * o Minimum Education: Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program approved by CoARC. Bachelors in Healthcare Related Field-Preferred o Minimum Experience: A minimum of three years’ experience as a Respiratory Therapist in a healthcare setting in adult, pediatric, neonatal and emergency setting required. o Certification/Licensure:Required- NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist. Required-New Mexico Respiratory Care Practitioners License required- Basic Life Support (American Heart Association), ACLS, PALS, STABLE, and NRP certifications. Required in 24 months- Hold a Secondary Credential (NPS, C-NPT, and ACCS). Required- AARC and NMSRC Membership.

For New hires: BLS and STABLE certifications must be obtained within 90 days of employment. If currently certified, must maintain current certification. NRP and PALS certifications must be obtained within six (6) months of employment. ACLS must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.

Certification or completion courses must meet the standards of Memorial Medical Center.

EEOC Statement

Memorial Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Job: *Respiratory/Pulmonary

Organization: *Memorial Medical Center

Title: Respiratory Therapist Registered PRN Transport Team

Location: New Mexico-Las Cruces

Requisition ID: 7416-12785