Registered Respiratory Therapist

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Summary:

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* Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
* Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
* Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
* Malpractice liability insurance
* Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
* EPIC electronic charting system

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Respiratory Medical Director, the Registered Respiratory Therapist provides cardiopulmonary diagnostic and respiratory therapeutic services for hospital patients and outpatients requiring diagnostic testing, respiratory treatments, and ventilatory support.

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates respiratory care interventions based on patient needs and physician orders.

• Administers respiratory therapies, medications, oxygen therapy, and airway management treatments in accordance with established protocols.

• Monitors, manages, and troubleshoots ventilators, artificial airways, and other life-support equipment to ensure safe and effective patient care.

• Performs cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures, including pulmonary function testing, arterial blood gas collection, and EKGs as applicable.

• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams to support optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.

• Educates patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatment plans, equipment use, and home care instructions.

• Documents patient assessments, treatments, responses, and clinical observations accurately in the medical record.

• Maintains compliance with regulatory, safety, infection prevention, and departmental standards.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or certification as a Respiratory Therapy Technician / Registered Respiratory Therapist required.

• Current New Mexico Respiratory Care Board licensure as a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP) required.

• Current American Heart Association CPR certification required.

• ACLS certification preferred.

• One to three years of respiratory care experience preferred.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system 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 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 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.

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.