Registered Respiratory Therapist

Overview

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.

Presbyterian Espanola Hospital's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian Espanola Hospital, offering a wide range of healthcare services, to serve a diverse population of patients in beautiful northern New Mexico since 1948.

Type of Opportunity:
Full Time (0.9 FTE/36 hours per week)

Work Schedule:

12 Hour Nights

Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates. How you grow, learn, and thrive matters here.

• 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
• Additional benefits: free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges, etc. Presbyterian employees also have access to a comprehensive wellness program.

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.)

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

• BLS required at time of hire.
• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Current New Mexico Respiratory Care Practitioner License, NBRC, 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 patients in various hospital areas, including the Emergency Department, Labor & Delivery, nursery, ICU, Med Surg, 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.

Minimum

Offer:

$27.92/hr maximum

Offer:

$42.63/hr. (Northern New Mexico differential of $4.00/hr may be added.)

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.