Registered Respiratory Therapist-Pulmonary

Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Espanola
Posted on: April 15, 2025

Job Description:

Overview: Presbyterian is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the Pulmonary Department. The RRT provides routine and advanced respiratory care responsibilities which include infant, pediatric and adult patient care. Presbyterian Espanola Hospital's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian Espanola Hospital, offering a wide range of healthcare services, to serve a diverse population of patients in beautiful northern New Mexico since 1948. Type of Opportunity: Per DiemWork Schedule: 12 Hour Nights/Days How you grow, learn, and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows staff to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications, and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance Have more questions about this opportunity? Schedule a one-on-one chat with a Nurse Recruiter by clicking here Qualifications:
  • BLS Required at Time of Hire
    • Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy required
    • Current New Mexico Respiratory Care Practitioner License, Registered Respiratory Therapist plus BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP are required.
      
      Responsibilities:
      • Performs advanced airway care including intubation and extubation. Performs advanced airway care for infants, pediatric and adult patients to include intubation, extubation and tracheotomy care.
      • Proficiency in the use of High Flow (infant, pediatric and adult, BPAP/CPAP, Ventilators, Bubble CPAP
      • Performs electrocardiograms on infants, pediatrics, and adults in areas throughout the hospital. These areas include the Emergency department, L&D, nursery, ICU, MedSurg and in PMG
      • Implements Cardiopulmonary modalities and protocols for infant, pediatric and adult patients.
      • Alternate functions in the Pulmonary department (but not required) - Pulmonary Function Testing, Holter monitor placement and cardiac stress testing. Performs departmental specific duties.
        
        Benefits: Learn more about our employee benefits. About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees. Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. Maximum Offer for this position is up to: USD $38.86/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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