Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care & Diagnostics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition and certification reimbursement

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department

Differentials for night/weekend shifts

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Ruidoso, NM, seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapy Technician. The role involves providing respiratory diagnostic and therapeutic support to patients, participating in operational planning, and maintaining equipment. Candidates must have an Associate's Degree or certification and possess New Mexico licensure. Responsibilities include patient education, evaluations, and community health promotion. This position offers a competitive compensation range and various educational perks.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate respiratory care patients and provide routine care procedures.
• Plan and coordinate operational and financial activities.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and quality improvement programs.
• Process patient charges for respiratory therapy and EKGs.
• Maintain readiness of respiratory therapy equipment.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Respiratory care procedures

Patient education

Coordination of operational activities

Community health promotion

Education

Associate's Degree/Certification as Respiratory Therapy Technician

Current New Mexico licensure as Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner

CPR certification

ACLS certification preferred

Tools

EPIC electronic charting system

Job description

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Ruidoso, NM, seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapy Technician. The role involves providing respiratory diagnostic and therapeutic support to patients, participating in operational planning, and maintaining equipment. Candidates must have an Associate's Degree or certification and possess New Mexico licensure. Responsibilities include patient education, evaluations, and community health promotion. This position offers a competitive compensation range and various educational perks.