Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

0090 Presbyterian System Services; Isleta (NM); On-site; USD 61,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Staff safety badge

Night shift differential

Weekend shift differential

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our healthcare team. You will assess, diagnose, and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders, performing ventilator management and advanced airway procedures as part of a dedicated critical care team.

You will work a 12-hour day shift in a full-time 0.90 FTE role, with opportunities for career advancement, sign-on and relocation bonuses, and access to tuition/certification

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory therapy required.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner-NM credential required.
• BLS ACLS and/or PALS certification required.
• Six months to one year of critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with bronchoscopy procedures and monitor patient status.
• Initiate ventilator protocols and manage ventilator care.
• Perform advanced airway care including tracheotomy changes and intubation.
• Monitor and administer Nitric Oxide delivery as needed.
• Support NICU teams with surfactant delivery and high-risk deliveries.

Education

Associate degree in respiratory therapy

Respiratory Care Practitioner-NM

BLS ACLS and/or PALS

Job description

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our healthcare team. You will assess, diagnose, and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders, performing ventilator management and advanced airway procedures as part of a dedicated critical care team.

You will work a 12-hour day shift in a full-time 0.90 FTE role, with opportunities for career advancement, sign-on and relocation bonuses, and access to tuition/certification