Registered Respiratory Therapist-PEH

Respiratory TherapistProvide routine and advanced respiratory care responsibilities which include infant, pediatric and adult patient 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 systemType of Opportunity: PRNFTE: 0.00Job Exempt: NoWork Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)Performs advanced airway care including intubation and extubation. Perform advanced airway care for infants, pediatric and adult patients to include intubation, extubation and tracheotomy care. Proficiency in the use of High Flow (infant, pediatric and adult, BPAP/CPAP, Ventilators, Bubble CPAP Performs electrocardiograms on infants, pediatrics, and adults in areas throughout the hospital. These areas include the Emergency department, L&D, nursery, ICU, MedSurg and in PMG Implement Cardiopulmonary modalities and protocols for infant, pediatric and adult patients. Alternate functions in the Pulmonary department (but not required) - Pulmonary Function Testing, Holter monitor placement and cardiac stress testing. Performs departmental specific duties.Education: Associates required Associates Degree in Respiratory TherapyCurrent New Mexico Respiratory Care Practitioner License, Registered Respiratory Therapist New Mexico Respiratory Care Practitioner License, Registered Respiratory Therapist BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP are required. UPDATE: 6/22/21Presbyterian 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.