Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Farmington, New Mexico
San Juan Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location

• Farmington, New Mexico
• Level III trauma center with 194 beds
• Patient population ranges from newborn to geriatric
• Facility serves a broad region including parts of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah

Contract Details

• Travel assignment
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Night shift: 7 PM to 7 AM
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Rotating weekends
• No call requirements

Unit Profile

• Department: Respiratory Care Services
• Trauma Level: 3
• Patient care includes critical care, ICU, trauma, rapid response, stroke team, and general respiratory modalities
• Occasional pediatric care required
• Equipment used: PB980, Vapotherm, Parapac, Resperonics BiPAP V60, Fischer Paykel Bubble CPAP, Opti-Flow
• Electronic Health Record system: Cerner

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in New Mexico
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Current certifications in BLS and ACLS

Skills and Experience

• Critical care experience required, including ICU and Emergency Department exposure
• Preferred skillset includes critical care competencies
• Ability to manage varied diagnoses and treatments

Additional Information

• No float requirements
• Submittal requirements include resume, submission form, area-specific competency exam, and skills checklist

Location Highlights

• Situated in the scenic San Juan River Valley with access to outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and off-roading
• Close to multiple national parks and recreational areas
• Affordable and friendly community environment