Night Respiratory Therapist – Growth & Tuition Reimbursement

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness through NM Higher Ed

EPIC electronic charting system

Tuition and certification reimburse

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in New Mexico is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide diagnostic and therapeutic cardiopulmonary services for hospital inpatients and outpatients. Under supervision of the Respiratory Medical Director, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory care interventions and respond to patient needs.

The role features nights, 0.90 FTE, and opportunities for career development, with EPIC charting and collaboration across care teams.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• LRCP licensure (New Mexico) required.
• RRT credential NBRC required.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 per protocol.
• Monitors and troubleshoots ventilators and life-support equipment for safe patient care.
• Performs pulmonary function testing, ABG collection, and EKGs as applicable.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses and care teams to support outcomes.
• Educates patients and families on conditions, plans, equipment use and home care.
• Documents assessments, treatments, responses, and observations in the medical record.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory, safety and infection prevention standards.

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

LRCP licensure (New Mexico Respiratory Care Board)

NBRC RRT credential

BLS/CPR certification

ACLS certification preferred

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in New Mexico is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide diagnostic and therapeutic cardiopulmonary services for hospital inpatients and outpatients. Under supervision of the Respiratory Medical Director, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory care interventions and respond to patient needs.

The role features nights, 0.90 FTE, and opportunities for career development, with EPIC charting and collaboration across care teams.