Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary

Presbyterian System Services • Rio Rancho, NM

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders. The role supports patient outcomes and quality of life through respiratory care and advanced procedures. This is a PRN position working 12-hour day shifts. The compensation range is $29.32 to $49.91 per hour. Sign-on and relocation bonuses are available for qualified candidates.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the NBRC.
• New Mexico Respiratory Care Practitioner credential.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS and/or PALS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Six months to one year of critical care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all Certified Respiratory Therapist responsibilities.
• Assist physicians with bronchoscopy procedures under departmental policy, including monitoring and assessing consciousness, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, and delivering IV conscious sedation agents and reversal agents.
• Initiate ventilator protocols and implement and coordinate ventilator management.
• Perform advanced airway care, including tracheotomy changes, extubation, and intubation.
• Initiate and monitor high-frequency ventilators.
• In the NICU, deliver surfactant, perform intubation, and attend high-risk deliveries.
• Perform optional duties such as transport team participation, intubation, and backup charge therapist coverage.
• Initiate and monitor nitric oxide delivery.
• Perform department-specific functions and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, and other educational and career development options.
• Staff Safety wearable badge for discreetly requesting help when safety is a concern.
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends, as well as differentials for higher education, certifications, and eligible lead roles.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• Wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.
• Career Ladder Program with differential pay for eligible therapists based on advanced certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree