RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Overview:

As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll provide routine and advanced respiratory care responsibilities as part of our hopsital team - to include managing ventilators, implementing cardiorespiratory protocols, and performing advanced airway care.

Play a key role in patient care. Collaborate with an energetic healthcare community to enhance patient well-being. Bring your compassion, expertise, and a smile to contribute to a warm and inviting atmosphere. Make a difference in the lives of those we serve in New Mexico.

Work schedule:
0.9 FTE (36 hours/week)
Nights Available
Non-Exempt

Weekend Night Differentials: $8.00 Fri-Sun 7pm-7am

Weekday Night Differentials: $5.00 M-Th 7pm-7am

Now offering Sign-on bonuses & Relocation assistance available for those who qualify.

Where you'll Work

Presbyterian Rust Medical Center is conveniently located for patients and members living on Albuquerque's west side - offering patient-centered, environmentally friendly, and technologically innovative care.

Rust Medical Center features:

A physician office building, offering a wide variety of outpatient services - including cardiology, surgical care, orthopedics and podiatry, neurology, OB/GYN, bariatric and weight loss services, and more.
The Ted and Margarent Jorgensen Cancer Center - part of a multidisciplinary cancer program.
An emergency department designed to decrease treatment time and triage patients to help them receive the most appropriate care.
An ICU that combines the latest technology with skilled physicians and nurses who are both onsite and connected using sophisticated, real-time video feeds and communication tools. This provides an extra layer of care to seriously ill patients.
Patient rooms designed for any level of care, including in-room procedures.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
As a Registered Respiratory Therapist at Presbyterian Healthcare Services, you'll have access to:

Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses 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

We're 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.

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.

Qualifications:
Two to three years college level courses OR Associates Degree OR Diploma in Respiratory Care.
New Mexico Respiratory Care Practitioner License
Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the NBRC
ACLS and/or PALS
BLS required
Six months to one year of critical care experience preferred

Benefits:

Learn more about our employee benefits.

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 state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 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.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to: USD $38.86/Hr. 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.