Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Sign-On Bonus

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonuses up to $15,000 based on experience

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist to provide routine and advanced respiratory care. This role involves managing ventilators, performing advanced airway care, and assisting physicians in procedures. Candidates must have an Associate Degree in Respiratory Care, a New Mexico license, and BLS certification. Six months to one year of critical care experience is preferred. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Two to three years college level courses/Associates Degree/Diploma in Respiratory Care.
• New Mexico Respiratory Care Practitioner License required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the NBRC required.
• ACLS and/or PALS certification required.
• Six months to one year of critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and advanced respiratory care responsibilities.
• Manage ventilators and implement cardiorespiratory protocols.
• Perform advanced airway care including intubation and tracheotomy changes.
• Assist physicians with Bronchoscopy Procedures.
• Initiate and monitor high frequency ventilators and Nitric Oxide delivery.

Skills

BLS

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

Ventilator management

Job description

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist to provide routine and advanced respiratory care. This role involves managing ventilators, performing advanced airway care, and assisting physicians in procedures. Candidates must have an Associate Degree in Respiratory Care, a New Mexico license, and BLS certification. Six months to one year of critical care experience is preferred. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is offered based on experience.