Respiratory Therapist: Advanced Airway Care, PRN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition and certification reimburse

Scholarship opportunities

Staff safety badge

Loan forgiveness program

Malpractice liability insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a PRN/varied shift role in Espanola, NM. The incumbent will provide routine and advanced respiratory care across infant, pediatric and adult patients, including airway management and ECG services.

Qualified candidates hold an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, NM licensure, and RRT with BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP. The role includes safety and professional development opportunities within a supportive system.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in respiratory therapy required.
• Current NM Respiratory Care Practitioner license and RRT credential.
• Basic life support, ACLS, PALS and NRP required.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced airway care including intubation and extubation for all ages.
• Performs ECGs on infants, pediatrics and adults throughout the hospital.
• Implements cardiopulmonary modalities and protocols for diverse patients.
• Participates in pulmonary function testing and related procedures as needed.

Skills

Advanced airway care

ECG proficiency

Ventilators/CPAP/BiPAP

Pulmonary function testing (optional)

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

New Mexico Respiratory Care Practitioner License

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a PRN/varied shift role in Espanola, NM. The incumbent will provide routine and advanced respiratory care across infant, pediatric and adult patients, including airway management and ECG services.

Qualified candidates hold an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, NM licensure, and RRT with BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP. The role includes safety and professional development opportunities within a supportive system.