The mission of RMCHCS is to serve God by making a profound and lasting difference in the health and quality of life for all people in the community.

RMCHCS

Inpatient
Services

Anesthesiology

The RMCHCS Department of Anesthesia provides a wide range of clinical anesthesia and pain management services for inpatient and outpatient settings, including the operating room, post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), emergency department, ACU, and Labor & Delivery.

A board-certified anesthesiologist and certified nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) are integral to the RMCHCS surgical team, ensuring the comfort and safety of patients requiring anesthetic services. They collaborate closely with surgical teams to address issues during surgery and recovery. Pre- and post-surgical consultations are conducted to explain procedures and potential side effects.

Acute Care UNIT

Located on the third floor, the RMCHCS ACU provides expert care for critically ill patients. Equipped with private rooms and a centralized monitoring system, the ACU team ensures around-the-clock support.

The unit features state-of-the-art equipment and a multidisciplinary team of hospitalists, nurses, and case managers, delivering personalized care.

For inquiries, contact the ACU nurses’ station at 505-863-7037.

Cardiopulmonary

The Cardiopulmonary Department at RMCHCS provides a full range of services, including respiratory therapy, pulmonary care, cardiology, cardiac rehabilitation, and sleep studies, all conveniently located on the second floor.

Cardiology: On-site cardiologists offer consultations, follow-ups, stress testing, EKG, and Holter monitoring. Pediatric cardiology services are available by referral.

Respiratory Therapy: Licensed therapists assist with chronic breathing issues like asthma or COPD and provide education on managing these conditions. Specialized neonatal pediatric respiratory care is also available.

For more details or appointments, call 505-863-7301.

MEDICAL/SURGICAL

The RMCHCS Medical/Surgical Unit is an 18-bed facility designed to provide compassionate and expert care for patients with a wide range of acute medical conditions. The unit is staffed with a multidisciplinary team of highly skilled hospitalists, nurses, patient care technicians (PCTs), and case managers, all working together to deliver round-the-clock, individualized care for patients of all ages.

The unit is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including a centralized monitoring system that allows continuous observation of patients’ vital signs from the nurses’ station. This ensures a higher level of safety and immediate response to any changes in a patient’s condition.

The Medical/Surgical team is proficient in treating a broad spectrum of illnesses and conditions, including

  • Cardiology

  • General medicine

  • Geriatrics
  • Orthopedics

  • Pediatrics

  • Renal/Dialysis

  • Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases

  • Nephrology

For inquiries, contact the Med/Surg nurses’ station at 505-863-7037.

Respiratory Care

The RMCHCS Respiratory Therapy Department provides comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services to support the diagnosis and management of pulmonary disorders. Licensed respiratory therapists assist patients with breathing difficulties caused by chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma or emphysema.

They conduct lung function tests to help diagnose conditions and educate patients on effective strategies to manage asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other breathing disorders. The department collaborates closely with cardiology, pulmonology, and sleep medicine providers to deliver coordinated and optimal care. A certified neonatal and pediatric respiratory specialist, accredited by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association, is also part of the team.

Radiology

RMCHCS diagnostic imaging department has the capability to perform many diagnostic imaging procedures with the highest technology modalities available. In addition to our on-site board certified radiologist, RMCHCS has board certified radiologists available via teleradiology provided by CoAxtion Medical Group. 

In a quarter of the time, we can provide the same services offered in large city facilities, minus the cost of gas and travel. Radiologists and certified technologist are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and offer the following high quality diagnostic imaging services:

  • General x-rays
  • Dexa scan (bone density testing)
  • Nuclear medicine
  • General Ultrasound
  • Limited Vascular
  • Paracentesis/Thoracentesis
  • Limited US guided biopsies
  • Digital Mammography
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • Computed tomography (CT Scan)

Turn Around Time:

Radiologist maintain superior turnaround times for all patients. Our average turnaround time is:

  • 24 hours for any outpatient exam
  • 12 hours for an inpatient exam
  • 30 minutes for an ER Exam

How to Make an Appointment:

  • A complete referral with provider signature is required for all procedures.
  • Once there referral is received in Radiology the scheduler will call you with the apt time and date. For questions concerning your referral please call 505-863-7015
  • Appointment time and dates vary depending on the exam requested.

If you have any questions, please call the Director of Diagnostic Imaging at 505-863-7015

Swing Bed

Swing Bed is a hospital-based rehabilitation service designed to support patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. It offers a complete range of services close to home, with a focus on restoring strength, balance, mobility, and overall function.

The goal is to help patients regain independence and safely transition back to daily life. A coordinated team—including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, case managers, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and more—works together to create personalized care plans that address each patient’s physical, cognitive, and emotional needs.

This team-based approach ensures comprehensive support throughout the recovery journey.

For further information and eligibility please contact RMCHCS Program Director at 505-863-7260.