Cibola General Hospital is hiring**

We're seeking a PRN Cardiorespiratory Therapist to join our team of compassionate caregivers. Our 25-bed critical access hospital allows our compassionate caregivers to provide excellent patient care in an environment that supports them in their professional growth and development with the latest technologies. Cibola General Hospital is one hour from Albuquerque and close to Santa Fe. Known for its mild year-round climate and outdoor activities, Grants NM offers low property taxes and inexpensive housing costs.

Cibola General Hospital provides services in general surgery, 24-hour Emergency care, Intensive Care, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics, Pathology, Pediatric Dentistry, Podiatry, Primary Care and Radiology with X-ray, CT, MRI. We have three operating rooms including a room for scopes. Clinics, Lab services, Pharmacy, Cardiopulmonary, and Rehab, and skilled care beds are provided.

Summary: Respiratory Therapy is the Allied Health Science dealing with the prevention and care of lung diseases. Respiratory Practitioners at Cibola General Hospital work in the adult critical care unit, general floors, emergency room as well as the pulmonary function laboratory. They assist with seriously ill patients in Radiology, CT scan, and with ambulance transports. Administers physicians’ prescriptions for therapy with a working knowledge of therapy indications, contraindications and complications of various types of therapy. Cibola General Hospital is equipped with a pulmonary function laboratory. The lab is able to perform a full range of studies, including Flow Volume Loops, DLCOs, and Nitrogen Washouts.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assessing patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders They evaluate symptoms, review medical histories, and perform physical assessments
• Conducting diagnostic tests Tests may include pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gases, and lung capacity measurements
• Administering therapeutic treatments This includes oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, chest physiotherapy, and airway clearance techniques
• Managing ventilators and life-support equipment They set up, monitor, and adjust mechanical ventilators and other respiratory support devices
• Developing and implementing rehabilitation plans Especially in cardiopulmonary rehab settings, they create personalized exercise and recovery plans for patients with heart or lung disease
• Educating patients and families They teach breathing techniques, inhaler use, lifestyle changes, and disease management strategies
• Monitoring patient progress and documenting care They track treatment effectiveness, update care plans, and communicate with physicians and nurses.
• Responding to emergencies They assist during cardiac arrests, trauma, or acute respiratory failure situations.

Education/Licensure (Mandatory):

• Associates Science Degree or 2 year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program. Must possess a thorough knowledge of principles, literature, standard practices, methods, techniques and new developments in this field; physiology and anatomy; special equipment, medications, studies and procedures, corrective treatment for complications.
• Must have passed a national/international administered Respiratory Therapy exam.
• Must hold one of the following credentials: Registered or Certified Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT, CRT).
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be licensed by the New Mexico Occupational Board as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Possess current CPR certification.

Professional Experience: Two (2) year post-graduate preferred. Specialized Knowledge (Desirable): One (1) year experience critical care One (1) year experience pediatrics Some Emergency Room experience ACLS certified

Benefits:

We offer a competitive wage, health, dental, vision, critical illness and life insurance benefits, 403(b) retirement plan, $0 generic prescription drugs, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness programs, gym discounts and Home Workout Program. Qualified positions may offer sign on bonuses or relocation. Your recruiter can provide you with additional information on benefits.