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Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Registered Respiratory Therapist-ABQ

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What they do

A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$71,651 / year median in New Mexico

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Registered Respiratory Therapist-ABQ Presbyterian Healthcare Services - 3.5 Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time $29.32 - $49.91 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Loan forgiveness Qualifications RRT BLS Certification State-specific respiratory therapist license
RCP License Full Job Description Location Address:
1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $29.32 Maximum Offer $49.91
Summary:
Provide routine and advanced respiratory care responsibilities, manage ventilators, implement cardiorespiratory protocols, and perform advanced airway care 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
Type of Opportunity:
Full time
FTE:
0.90
Job Exempt:
No Work Shift:
12 Hour Nights (United States of America)
Responsibilities:
  • 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 opiods, benzodiazepines and sedative hypnotics and their reversal agents
  • Initiates ventilator protocols; implements and coordinates ventilator management.
  • Performs advanced airway care to include tracheotomy changes, extubation and intubation.
  • Initiates and monitors high frequency ventilators.
  • In NICU Therapists will also perform: Surfactant delivery, intubation and attend high risk deliveries.
  • Optional procedures: transport team, intubation, and Back-up 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:
Two to three years college level courses/Associates Degree/Diploma in Respiratory Care. New Mexico Respiratory Care Practitioner License, Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the NBRC, ACLS and/or
PALS , BLS
required. Six months to one year critical care experience preferred
UPDATED:
10/21/24 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. About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system 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 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 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. 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. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services