Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Critical Care & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Educational and career development

Staff Safety wearable badge

Shift differentials

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness program

EPIC electronic charting system

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Albuquerque, NM. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders and supporting physicians with procedures.

The position requires NBRC certification and NM licensure, BLS and ACLS/PALS, with 6–12 months of critical care experience preferred. This is a full-time, 0.90 FTE opportunity with day shifts and shift differentials possible.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory therapy is required.
• NBRC certification and NM licensure preferred.
• BLS and ACLS/PALS certifications required or to be obtained.
• Experience in critical care is preferred (6–12 months).

Responsibilities

• All Certified Respiratory Therapist responsibilities.
• Assist physicians with Bronchoscopy Procedures and monitor patient status.
• Initiate ventilator protocols and manage ventilator care.

Skills

NBRC Certification

Respiratory Care Practitioner-NM

BLS

ACLS/PALS

Critical care experience

Education

Associate degree in respiratory therapy

Job description

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Albuquerque, NM. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders and supporting physicians with procedures.

The position requires NBRC certification and NM licensure, BLS and ACLS/PALS, with 6–12 months of critical care experience preferred. This is a full-time, 0.90 FTE opportunity with day shifts and shift differentials possible.