Respiratory Therapy Extern - Night Shifts + Tuition Aid

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Safety wearable badge

Shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC charting system

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Extern to gain hands-on experience in a real-world healthcare setting in Albuquerque, NM. This externship is designed for students currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program.

Benefits include education and career development options, scholarships, safety program, and loan forgiveness opportunities. The role operates on 12-hour night shifts with opportunities for lead roles and certifications support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Vocational school in Respiratory Care.
• Requires New Mexico Respiratory Care training permit.
• Must be CRTT eligible or currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory program.
• BLS Certification is required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and ensures oxygen administration to patients and implements oxygen therapy protocol.
• Administers routine respiratory care responsibilities, including nebulization, Chest PT, IPPB, etc.
• Perform diagnostic procedures to include EKG, bedside spirometry, nocturnal oximetry, and ABGs.
• Assists in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational school in Respiratory Care

New Mexico Respiratory Care training permit

CRTT eligible or currently enrolled in accredited respiratory program

BLS Certification

Job description

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Extern to gain hands-on experience in a real-world healthcare setting in Albuquerque, NM. This externship is designed for students currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program.

Benefits include education and career development options, scholarships, safety program, and loan forgiveness opportunities. The role operates on 12-hour night shifts with opportunities for lead roles and certifications support.