Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on and relocation bonuses

Educational development options

Staff Safety badge

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness opportunity

Job summary

A not-for-profit healthcare system is seeking a compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist in Albuquerque. The role involves assessing and treating patients with respiratory disorders, supporting physicians during procedures, and managing ventilator settings. Candidates must hold an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy and have necessary certifications. Benefits include sign-on bonuses and excellent wellness programs. The position is part-time, focusing on night shifts. Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to improving community health.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Reg Resp Therapist (NBRC) certification needed.
• Experience in a critical care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during Bronchoscopy Procedures.
• Implement ventilator protocols and manage ventilator settings.
• Perform advanced airway care like intubation and tracheotomy changes.
• Monitor high-frequency ventilators and Nitric Oxide delivery.

Skills

Critical care experience

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Ventilator management

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Reg Resp Therapist (NBRC)

Respiratory Care Practitioner-NM

BLS

ACLS and/or PALS

Job description

Location Address

1100 Central Avenue SE , Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106-4930, United States of America

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $

27.92

Maximum Offer for this position is up to $

42.63

Summary

Presbyterian is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our healthcare team. As an RRT, you will play a crucial role in assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders. Your expertise and dedication will help improve patient outcomes and enhance their quality of life.Sign onandrelocation bonusesavailable for qualified candidates.
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

Part time

FTE

0.6

Job Exempt

No

Work Shift

12 Hour Nights (United States of America)

Job Description

Compensation & Differentials

• Sign on and relocation bonuses are available for qualified candidates.
• Shift Differentials: nights $5.00 and weekends $3.00
• Preceptor Differential
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Career Ladder Program Eligible Therapists may receive differential pay based on
  • Advanced certifications (RPFT, CPFT, Perinatal Pediatric, ACCS, RPSGT, etc.)

• All Certified Respiratory Therapist responsibilities.
• Assists physicians with Bronchoscopy Procedures under departmental policy including monitoring and assessment of the level of consciousness, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems; as well as delivery of IV conscious sedation agents to include drugs in the classifications of opioids, benzodiazepines and sedative-hypnotics and their reversal agents.
• Initiates ventilator protocols; implements and coordinates ventilator management.
• Performs advanced airway care to include tracheotomy changes, extubating, and intubation.
• Initiates and monitors high-frequency ventilators.
• In NICU Therapists will also perform: Surfactant delivery, and intubation and attend high-risk deliveries.
• Optional procedures: transport team, intubation, and backup charge therapist.
• Initiates and monitors Nitric Oxide delivery.
• Performs department-specific functions as detailed within the summary of the department-specific duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Reg Resp Therapist (NBRC)
• Respiratory Care Practitioner-NM
• BLS
• ACLS and/or PALS
• Six months to one-year of critical care experience preferred.

We're all about well-being, starting with yours

Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
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Presbyterian is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone is valued and empowered for success. We believe that our environment should reflect the diversity of our community.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised 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 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 640,000 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.