Lead Respiratory Therapist

Company: Lovelace Health System
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: February 5, 2026

Job Description:

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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