Lead Respiratory Therapist
Company: Lovelace Medical Center
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: January 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Respiratory
Therapy-A, Lead Respiratory Therapist in Albuquerque, NM. Why Join
Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities,
tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness,
education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize
your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits,
and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared
for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support
our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: Lovelace
Medical Center is an acute care hospital with 263 licensed beds,
providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency
care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke
care, radiology and oncology services. Responsibilities Provides
clinical leadership and promotes quality patient care by training
and leading assigned staff. Collaborates with the manager and/or
director in developing and revising department quality assurance,
performance improvement, policies, procedures, and protocols.
Serves as a department liaison and first line of contact with
patients, providers, and staff. Coordinates and oversees the safe
delivery of complex, non-routine treatments of patients. Performs
facility-specific specialty procedures as required. Adheres to
policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and
patient safety. Qualifications Job Requirements : Associate's
Degree or Diploma from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
Supervision/Management knowledge and experience; Clinical/Specialty
expertise. One year of critical care experience and one (1) year of
related supervisory/lead experience in a hospital setting. Current
NM Respiratory Care License; BLS. ACLS or National Specialty
Certification. Preferred Job Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in a
related field; Certification in clinical specialty. Three (3) years
of related experience. AARC Membership; National Specialty
Certification
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