Night Shift RRT: Critical Care Ventilator Specialist

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships and certification support

Staff safety badge

Loan forgiveness programs

Malpractice liability insurance

EPIC system training

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for Albuquerque, NM. The role involves providing routine and advanced respiratory care, managing ventilators and participating in high-level airway procedures.

Responsibilities include bronchoscopy support, ventilator management, nitric oxide delivery and NICU involvement as needed. This on-site position features a PRN/FTE setup with shift patterns including nights, with a focus on patient safety and advanced clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Two to three years college-level courses or an Associate Degree/Diploma in Respiratory Care.
• New Mexico Respiratory Care Practitioner License and NBRC RT credential required (ACLS/PALS/BLS preferred).
• Critical care experience preferred (6–12 months).

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and advanced respiratory care as assigned.
• Assist physicians with Bronchoscopy procedures under policy and monitor sedation and vitals.
• Initiate and monitor ventilator protocols and management.
• Perform advanced airway care including tracheostomy changes, extubation and intubation.
• Initiate and monitor Nitric Oxide delivery where indicated.
• Support NICU therapists with surfactant delivery and high-risk deliveries as needed.
• Other department-specific duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Critical care knowledge

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

EPIC electronic charting system

Job description

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for Albuquerque, NM. The role involves providing routine and advanced respiratory care, managing ventilators and participating in high-level airway procedures.

Responsibilities include bronchoscopy support, ventilator management, nitric oxide delivery and NICU involvement as needed. This on-site position features a PRN/FTE setup with shift patterns including nights, with a focus on patient safety and advanced clinical skills.