Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary

Location 1100 Central Avenue SE, Albuquerque, NM Compensation Minimum offer: $27.92 per hour – Maximum offer: $42.63 per hour. Summary Presbyterian is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our healthcare team. As an RRT, you will assess, diagnose, and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders, improving patient outcomes and enhancing quality of life. Benefits & Differentials Preceptor Differential Shift Differentials: nights +$5.00, weekends +$3.00 Differentials for higher education, certifications and lead roles Malpractice liability insurance Loan forgiveness EPIC electronic charting system Professional Growth Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities Staff Safety program with a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern Responsibilities Assist physicians with bronchoscopy procedures under departmental policy, including monitoring and assessment of consciousness, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, and delivery of IV conscious sedation agents (opioids, benzodiazepines, sedative‑hypnotics, and reversal agents). Initiate ventilator protocols; implement and coordinate ventilator management. Perform advanced airway care, including tracheotomy changes, extubation, and intubation. Initiate and monitor high‑frequency ventilators. In the NICU: deliver surfactant, perform intubation, attend high‑risk deliveries, transport team, intubation, and backup charge therapist. Initiate and monitor nitric oxide delivery. Perform department‑specific functions as detailed within the summary of department‑specific duties. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) Respiratory Care Practitioner – NMBL ACLS and/or PALS certification Six months to one year of critical care experience preferred Wellness & Work Environment 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, and wellness challenges. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campuses. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. 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