RRT

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

Type of Opportunity: Per Diem
Work Schedule: 12 Hour Nights

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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 states largest private employer with nearly 13000 employees - including more than 1200 providers and nearly 3500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640000 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.