$5000.00 sign-on bonus available for this position.

At Los Alamos Medical Center, we work hard to provide high quality care that’s continuously recognized for excellence. In the past year, we have earned numerous recognitions that show how we’re both a great place for care and a great place to work! We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in NM, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program. We are proud of our work and patient care. We invite you to come be a part of this organization.

Performs diagnostic testing such as Pulmonary Function Tests, VO2 MAX, and spirometry testing in an outpatient/clinic setting.

Works closely with the provider and clinic staff on a daily basis.

Helps clinic staff room patients, take vitals, place orders with DME companies for CPAP, and place orders in EMR system for patients.

Responsible for the setting up, maintenance, and operations of the PFT system.

Exhibits competency in the performance of routine patient assessment and in the ability to correctly recognize and interpret respiratory dysfunction.

Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research and best practices.

Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.

Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.

Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.

Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) current upon hire.

New hires will have ninety (90) days from date of hire to obtain American Heart Association certifications. Notwithstanding this ‘grace period’ for obtaining American Heart Association certifications, employees are not excused from being current in any and all existing certifications that are required for their position as outlined in the position job description.

Licenses:

Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of NM.

Job: *Respiratory/Pulmonary

Organization: *Los Alamos Physician Practices

Title: Respiratory Therapist, FT, Pulmonology Clinic

Location: New Mexico-Los Alamos

Requisition ID: 7435-2421