Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary - PRN

Location Address: 2400 Unser Blvd, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $27.92, Maximum Offer $42.63 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. Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities Staff safety: a wearable badge that allows quick and discreet 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 EPIC electronic charting system Type of Opportunity

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Job Exempt No Work Shift Nights (United States of America) Responsibilities Compensation & Differentials Sign on and relocation bonuses are available for qualified candidates Shift Differentials: nights $5.00 and weekends $3.00 Preceptor Differential Career Ladder Program: eligible therapists may receive differential pay based on advanced certifications (RPFT, CPFT, Perinatal Pediatric, ACCS, RPSGT, etc.) Your growth is our priority—this program is designed to elevate your skills and ensure long‑term career fulfillment. All Certified Respiratory Therapist responsibilities include: Assists physicians with bronchoscopy procedures under departmental policy, including monitoring and assessment of level of consciousness, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems; and delivery of IV conscious sedation agents including opioids, benzodiazepines, sedative‑hypnotics and their reversal agents. Initiates ventilator protocols, implements and coordinates ventilator management. Performs advanced airway care including tracheotomy changes, extubation, and intubation. Initiates and monitors high‑frequency ventilators. Performs surfactant delivery and intubation during high‑risk deliveries in NICU. Optionally involved in 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 Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) Respiratory Care Practitioner - NMBLS ACLS and/or PALS Six months to one year of critical care experience preferred.

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Presbyterian Healthcare Services