Respiratory Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Loan forgiveness through NM Higher Ed

Malpractice liability insurance

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services offers a Pulmonary Tech II role focused on routine respiratory care, ventilator management, and rehabilitation support. The position emphasizes adult and pediatric care, with responsibilities spanning monitoring and troubleshooting respiratory equipment in both critical and general care units.

Applicants should hold a New Mexico Respiratory Care License, NBRC certification, and BLS, with 1–3 years of experience in respiratory care.

Qualifications

• New Mexico Respiratory Care License is required.
• NBRC certification as a Respiratory Therapist Technician is required.
• BLS certification is required; 1–3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and monitors adult and pediatric ventilators and BiPAP/CPAP in various care settings.
• Performs intubations per department protocol and routine ET/trach care.
• Performs weaning parameters and supports patient education on respiratory care.
• Precepts and mentors new staff and participates in committees as needed.

Skills

Respiratory care

Ventilator monitoring

Patient education

Education

New Mexico Respiratory Care License

Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (NBRC)

BLS certification

Tools

Ventilators

BiPAP/CPAP

Job description

Location Address

211 Sudderth DrRuidoso, NM 88345-6002

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $29.32Maximum Offer $49.91

Summary

Provides routine respiratory care modalities, including routine airway care, and monitor ventilator care; supervision and monitoring of rehab patients undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation

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: PRNFTE: 0.00Job Exempt: NoWork Shift: Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• All Pulmonary Tech II responsibilities.
• Maintains and monitors adult and pediatric ventilators and BiPap / CPAP, in both critical and general care settings. Utilizes respiratory monitors, which includes setting up, calibrating, maintaining and trouble shooting.
• Performs intubations per department protocol.
• Performs routine maintenance of ET and trach tubes.
• Performs weaning parameters in order to evaluate and assess respiratory status.
• Assists with patient education as it pertains to respiratory care issues.
• Conducts Phase I Inpatient Pulmonary Rehab evaluations and education.
• Attends meetings and participates in committees as needed.
• Assesses, initiates, performs and discontinues routine respiratory care responsibilities per cardio respiratory protocols
• Precepts/mentors new employees and newly promoted employees

Qualifications

High school plus trade or vocational school in Respiratory Care. New Mexico Respiratory Care License required. Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician from the NBRC required. BLS certification. One to three years of experience in Respiratory Care, preferred

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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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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.