RRT

Presbyterian is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the Pulmonary Department. The RRT provides routine and advanced respiratory care responsibilities which include infant, pediatric and adult patient care.

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Type of Opportunity: Full Time (0.9 FTE/36 hours per week)
Work Schedule: 12 Hour Days

Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

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Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows staff to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications, and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance

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This position is eligible for the Northern New Mexico differential of $4.00 per hour. (This differential may be adjusted or discontinued based on business requirements.)

• BLS Required at Time of Hire.
• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy required
• Current New Mexico Respiratory Care Practitioner License, Security Technician plus BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP are required.

• Performs advanced airway care, including intubation, extubation, and tracheotomy care for infants, pediatric, and adult patients.

• Proficient in using High Flow therapy, BPAP/CPAP, ventilators, and Bubble CPAP for all age groups.

• Conducts electrocardiograms on infants, pediatric, and adult patients in various hospital areas, including the Emergency Department, L&D, nursery, ICU, MedSurg, and PMG.

• Implements cardiopulmonary modalities and protocols for infant, pediatric, and adult patients.

• May perform pulmonary function testing, Holter monitor placement, and cardiac stress testing in the Pulmonary department.

• Completes departmental-specific duties.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised 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 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 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.