Respiratory Therapist

DayToDay Health; Ruidoso (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational development

Safety programs

Shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Electronic charting system

Job summary

DayToDay Health in New Mexico seeks a respiratory care professional to provide cardiopulmonary diagnostic and respiratory therapeutic support to inpatients and outpatients, including testing, treatment and ventilatory support.

You will evaluate patients daily, educate them about treatments, coordinate department operations, maintain equipment and participate in quality improvement initiatives. This is a full-time role with opportunities for education, safety programs, and career development.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or certification in respiratory therapy required.
• Current New Mexico licensure as Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• CPR certification required; ACLS preferred.
• One to three years of respiratory care experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate respiratory care patients daily and deliver routine and critical care procedures.
• Educate patients about their treatments and coordinate departmental operations and financial activities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain department policies and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Process and submit patient charges for respiratory therapy and EKG services.
• Maintain respiratory equipment and perform diagnostic procedures such as EKGs and holter monitoring.
• Coordinate continuing education for staff to ensure competency in respiratory procedures.
• Participate in community health promotion activities.
• Perform other departmental duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient education

Department coordination

Quality improvement

Education

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

Job description

Role Summary

Provides cardiopulmonary diagnostic and respiratory therapeutic support to inpatients and outpatients, including testing, treatment, and ventilatory support.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate respiratory care patients daily and deliver routine and critical care procedures.
• Educate patients about their treatments and coordinate departmental operations and financial activities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain department policies and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Process and submit patient charges for respiratory therapy and EKG services.
• Maintain respiratory equipment and perform diagnostic procedures such as EKGs and holter monitoring.
• Coordinate continuing education for staff to ensure competency in respiratory procedures.
• Participate in community health promotion activities.
• Perform other departmental duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

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

Additional Info:

Full-time position with weekday schedule, offering educational and career development, safety programs, shift differentials, malpractice insurance, and electronic charting system support. Focus on patient education, equipment maintenance, and departmental coordination to ensure quality respiratory care services.