• Respiratory Staff Therapist (Reg) PRN Transport…

    LifePoint Health (Las Cruces, NM)


    *Job Title:*Respiratory Staff Therapist (Reg)

    *Job Type:*PRN

    *Your experience matters*

    At Memorial Medical Center, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

     

    *How you’ll contribute*

    You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

    Why join us

    We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

     

    * *Comprehensive Benefits*: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

    * *Financial Protection & PTO*: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave andpaid time off.

    * *Financial & Career Growth*: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

    * *Employee Well-being*: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

    * *Professional Development*: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

    *Qualifications and requirements*

     

    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.

     

    * Associate’s degree in Applied Science/Respiratory Therapy - Required

    * Must have at least three (3) years experience as a Respiratory Therapist in a healthcare setting win adult, pediatric, neonatal and emergency setting required.

    * Current license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the State of NM and NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist.

    * Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required.

    * ACLS is required for all areas where moderate sedation is performed.

    * Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP), STABLE.

    * New Hires: Required certification must be obtained within three months for BLS and STABLE, six months for NRP and one year of employment for ACLS. If currently certified, must maintain current certification.

    * Within 24 months of hire/transfer, obtain a Secondary Credential.

    * AARC Membership required.

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

     

    Job Description outlines physical requirements of the position.

     

    *About Us *

    Memorial Medical Center is a 199 bed acute medical/surgical teaching hospital located in Las Cruces, NM, and is part ofLifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

     

    *EEOC Statement*

    •Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MMC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

    **Job:** **Respiratory/Pulmonary*

    **Organization:** **Memorial Medical Center*

    **Title:** *Respiratory Staff Therapist (Reg) PRN Transport Team*

    **Location:** *New Mexico-Las Cruces*

    **Requisition ID:** *7416-13724*