Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary

Presbyterian System Services; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Staff safety badge

Night/weekend differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness NM HED

EPIC charting

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Rio Rancho, NM seeks a compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist to assess, diagnose and treat patients with respiratory disorders. In this PRN role, you will support a 12-hour day shift and participate in a career ladder with differential pay for additional credentials and night/weekend shifts.

Qualifications include an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, NBRC registration, NM licensure, BLS, and ACLS/PALS; six months to one year of critical care

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with bronchoscopy procedures and monitor cardiopulmonary status.
• Initiate ventilator protocols and manage ventilator care.
• Perform advanced airway care including tracheotomy changes and intubation.
• Initiate and monitor high-frequency ventilators.
• In NICU, perform surfactant delivery, intubation and attend high-risk deliveries.
• Optional duties: transport team, backup charge therapist.
• Initiate and monitor Nitric Oxide delivery.
• Execute department-specific duties and other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Critical care experience

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)

Respiratory Care Practitioner NM

BLS

ACLS/PALS

Job description

Location Address

2400 Unser Blvd SE

Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $29.32

Maximum Offer $49.91

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.

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

PRN

FTE

0.00

Job Exempt

No

Work Shift

12 Hour Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities

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.)

Your growth is our priority-this program is designed to elevate your skills and ensure long‑term career fulfillment.

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.

Employee Well‑Being

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.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

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.

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