Registered Respiratory Therapist / RRT
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Job Description
Join our team as a night shift, part-time Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) 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 Women’s Hospital is a 53-bed advanced neonatal intensive care unit, family care unit, an award-winning breast care center, and the first robotic surgery program in the state, recognized as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation.
Responsibilities
Coordinates the safe delivery of appropriate and effective respiratory treatment to critical and non-critical patients in accordance with current standards of practice, physicians’ orders, staffing levels, and organizational policies. Adheres to policy, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
Job Requirements
Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Program. Related experience may be substituted for related education.
Current NM Respiratory Care License.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Preferred Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- One (1) year of related experience.
- AARC Membership.
- National Specialty Certification.
- PALS, NRP, or ACLS may be required by the facility/department.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 47 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 53% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | New Mexico index 92.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in New Mexico | 44 active | 3,878 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 53% no call · 45% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,262 in the last 30 days | 747 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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