RRT

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

 

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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.)

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.Learn more about our employee benefits.Presbyterian is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone is valued and empowered for success. We believe that our environment should reflect the diversity of our community.

 

About Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesPresbyterian 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.

 

Maximum Offer for this position is up to

USD $42.63/Hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

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.