Registered Respiratory Therapist

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Ruidoso (NM); On-site; USD 38,462 - 58,727; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition and certification reimbursement

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department

Differentials for night/weekend shifts

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Ruidoso, NM, seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapy Technician. The role involves providing respiratory diagnostic and therapeutic support to patients, participating in operational planning, and maintaining equipment. Candidates must have an Associate's Degree or certification and possess New Mexico licensure. Responsibilities include patient education, evaluations, and community health promotion. This position offers a competitive compensation range and various educational perks.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree/Certification as Respiratory Therapy Technician or Registered Respiratory Therapy Technician.
• Current New Mexico licensure as Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
• CPR certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred. One to three years experience in respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate respiratory care patients and provide routine care procedures.
• Plan and coordinate operational and financial activities.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and quality improvement programs.
• Process patient charges for respiratory therapy and EKGs.
• Maintain readiness of respiratory therapy equipment.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Respiratory care procedures

Patient education

Coordination of operational activities

Community health promotion

Education

Associate's Degree/Certification as Respiratory Therapy Technician

Current New Mexico licensure as Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner

CPR certification

ACLS certification preferred

Tools

EPIC electronic charting system

Job description

Location Address: 211 Sudderth Dr Ruidoso, NM 88345-6002

Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $27.92, Maximum Offer $42.63

Summary: Under the supervision of the Respiratory Medical Director provides cardiopulmonary diagnostic and respiratory therapeutic support for patients in the Hospital and/or outpatients that require cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing, respiratory treatment, and/or ventilatory support.

How You Grow, Learn And Thrive Matters Here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 1.00 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily evaluation of respiratory care patients, the provision of routine and entry level critical care respiratory care procedures, and patient explanation and education.
• Participates in the planning and coordination of the operational and financial activities of the Respiratory Care Department.
• Assures the development, implementation, and maintenance of department policies and procedures.
• Assures departmental participation in the Hospital Quality Improvement Program.
• Responsible for processing and submitting daily patient charges for respiratory therapy and EKGs to Business Office personnel.
• Assures maintenance and readiness of respiratory therapy equipment.
• Performs EKGs and holter monitoring as prescribed by physicians.
• Coordinates and implements continuing education inservices for nursing staff to maintain competency in performance of respiratory care procedures.
• Represents the Hospital through participation in community activities to promote health and wellness.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associates Degree/Certification as Respiratory Therapy Technician/Registered Respiratory Therapy Technician.
• Current New Mexico licensure as Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
• CPR certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred. One to three years experience in respiratory care.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.