LEAD RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RT) FT

At AMG we offer our employees much more than just a job in the healthcare industry. We offer unique career opportunities for people who are called to make a healing difference in the lives of others and desire to be part of a team that makes a difference each day for our patients. We invite you to join our team and share your gifts and talents.

About the Role

The Lead Respiratory Therapist reports to the hospital Chief Clinical Officer or Chief Executive Officer. The Lead RT is scheduled for regular staff assignments and delivers safe, competent pulmonary care, via multiple modalities, to patients under the direction of the physician and in accordance with standards of practice, regulatory and licensure standards, and within hospital policies and procedures. The Lead RT is an engaged, active member of the interdisciplinary care team.

As an additional duty to staff assignments, the Lead RT is responsible for assuring that the department has adequate numbers of staff to care for the patient population through provision of departmental staffing schedules. The Lead RT also assures appropriate and adequate supplies and equipment to care for patient population.

Shift Differentials are paid for Night and Weekend Shifts!

Requirements

• Active Licensed Respiratory Therapist in good standing, in state of employment.
• Active National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential per state requirements.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum of one year of related work experience.
• Completes all mandatory education.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Additional languages desirable.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Direct deposit
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Vision insurance
• Multiple voluntary insurance options
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick time
• Optional credit union membership
• Cellular discount options
• Free uniform scrub after 90 days of employment
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) additional retirement benefit

About the Company

AMG Specialty Hospital - Albuquerque is a Long-Term Acute Care hospital that specializes in the management of complex medical needs. Our mission is to return patients to their optimal level of well-being in the least restrictive medical environment. We accomplish this through a multi-disciplined approach that includes aggressive clinical and therapeutic interventions, as well as family involvement. Our high staff to patient ratio ensures individualized attention. Our nurses, therapists, and physicians work with each patient to obtain the best possible outcomes.

Learn more about the quality care we provide.

AMG Specialty Hospital - Albuquerque is an equal opportunity employer and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), an employee owned company.