PRN Respiratory Therapist - Rotating Nights/Weekends

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque seeks a PRN Respiratory Therapist to provide clinical respiratory care across neonatal to geriatric patients. You will assemble, operate, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment, evaluate interventions, and ensure adherence to hospital policies.

Expect involvement with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, ventilator support, and sleep study monitoring as part of a dynamic care team. The role demands an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy (or related discipline), NM

Qualifications

• Essential: Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field.
• Essential: Hospital respiratory therapy equipment knowledge.
• Nonessential: Bilingual abilities and related experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in CPR team, provide airway management and ventilatory support.
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation.
• Administer respiratory therapies and monitor equipment.
• Educate patients on disease management and therapy plans.
• Monitor ventilated patients and assist with weaning protocols.
• Prepare and evaluate medical gases and environmental control systems.
• Collaborate with healthcare team for care plans and safety.
• Respond to trauma and high‑risk deliveries with airway management.

Education

Associate Degree

Related Discipline

Job description

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque seeks a PRN Respiratory Therapist to provide clinical respiratory care across neonatal to geriatric patients. You will assemble, operate, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment, evaluate interventions, and ensure adherence to hospital policies.

Expect involvement with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, ventilator support, and sleep study monitoring as part of a dynamic care team. The role demands an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy (or related discipline), NM