RRT at Presbyterian Healthcare Services

OverviewPresbyterian 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 DiemWork Schedule: 12 Hour Nights How you grow learn and thrive matters here.Educational and career development options including tuition and certification reimbursement scholarship opportunitiesStrongline 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 weekendsDifferentials for higher education certifications and various lead rolesMalpractice liability insuranceHave more questions about this opportunity Schedule a one-on-one chat with a Nurse Recruiter by clicking hereThis 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.)QualificationsBLS Required at Time of HireAssociates Degree in Respiratory Therapy requiredCurrent New Mexico Respiratory Care Practitioner License Security Technician plus BLS ACLS PALS and NRP are required.ResponsibilitiesPerforms 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.BenefitsWere 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 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.Maximum Offer for this position is up toUSD $42.63/Hr.Compensation DisclaimerThe 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. Employment Type : Unclear Experience: years Vacancy: 1