Registered Respiratory Therapist-LCMC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Well-being program

On-site gyms

Nutrition coaching

Mindfulness resources

Wellness challenges

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in New Mexico is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide cardiopulmonary diagnostic support, therapeutic care, and ventilatory support across hospital and outpatient settings.

The role includes daily evaluation of respiratory patients, coordination of department operations, EKGs/holter monitoring, and education for nursing staff. You will maintain equipment readiness and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

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

• 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

Skills

CPR certification

ACLS certification

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner

Education

Associates Degree/Certification as Respiratory Therapy Technician/Registered Respiratory Therapy Technician

Job description

Location Address

211 Sudderth DrRuidoso, NM 88345-6002

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $29.32Maximum Offer $49.91

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, certificates 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 timeFTE: 0.90Job Exempt: NoWork Shift: Varied Days and Hours (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

UPDATED 10/21/24

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

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

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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.

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