Registered Respiratory Therapist-LCMC

0090 Presbyterian System Services; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Certification reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness - NM

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in New Mexico seeks a Respiratory Therapy Technician to provide cardiopulmonary diagnostic and respiratory support for inpatients and outpatients. You will perform tests, treatments, and ventilatory support under supervision with a focus on patient education.

The role offers full-time hours with 0.90 FTE, requires NM licensure, CPR, and 1–3 years of experience, and includes benefits and development opportunities within a large health system.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate respiratory care patients daily and provide routine/entry level critical care procedures.
• Assist in planning/coordinating department operational and financial activities.
• Develop/maintain department policies and procedures; participate in Quality Improvement.

Skills

CPR certification

NM licensure

ACLS certification

Education

Associates Degree/Certification in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Location Address

211 Sudderth Dr Ruidoso, NM 88345-6002

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $29.32 Maximum 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, 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: 0.90

Job Exempt: No

Work 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.

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. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services Here, we’re committed to a different way to make a difference. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than one in three New Mexicans. We are part of New Mexico's history and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.