Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary

Location Address: 1100 Central Avenue SE , Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106-4930, United States of America <p></p> Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $: 27.92<p></p> Maximum Offer for this position is up to $: 42.63<p></p> Summary: Presbyterian is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our healthcare team. As an RRT, you will play a crucial role in assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders. Your expertise and dedication will help improve patient outcomes and enhance their quality of life. <p></p> Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates. <p></p> How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. • Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities • Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) • Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) • Malpractice liability insurance • Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department • EPIC electronic charting system <p></p> Type of Opportunity: Full time <p></p> FTE: 0.9<p></p> Job Exempt: No <p></p> Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)<p></p> Job Description: Compensation &amp; Differentials Sign on and relocation bonuses are available for qualified candidates. Shift Differentials: nights $5.00 and weekends $3.00 Preceptor Differential Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles Career Ladder Program Eligible Therapists may receive differential pay based on <p></p> Advanced certifications (RPFT, CPFT, Perinatal Pediatric, ACCS, RPSGT, etc.)<p></p> Your growth is our priority—this program is designed to elevate your skills and ensure long-term career fulfillment. All Certified Respiratory Therapist responsibilities. Assists physicians with Bronchoscopy Procedures under departmental policy including monitoring and assessment of the level of consciousness, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems; as well as delivery of IV conscious sedation agents to include drugs in the classifications of opioids, benzodiazepines and sedative-hypnotics and their reversal agents. Initiates ventilator protocols; implements and coordinates ventilator management. Performs advanced airway care to include tracheotomy changes, extubating, and intubation. Initiates and monitors high-frequency ventilators. In NICU Therapists will also perform: Surfactant delivery, and intubation and attend high-risk deliveries. Optional procedures: transport team, intubation, and backup charge therapist. Initiates and monitors Nitric Oxide delivery. Performs department-specific functions as detailed within the summary of the department-specific duties. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy Reg Resp Therapist ( NBRC ) Respiratory Care Practitioner-NM BLS ACLS and/or PALS Six months to one-year of critical care experience preferred. 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. <p></p> Learn more about our employee benefits. <p></p> 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. <p></p> 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. <p></p> AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. <p></p> Compensation Disclaimer <p></p> 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. We‘re Determined to Support New Mexico‘s Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services