Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary - PRN

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders. Responsibilities include assisting physicians with bronchoscopy procedures, initiating ventilator protocols and management, providing advanced airway care (including tracheotomy changes, extubation, and intubation), initiating and monitoring high-frequency ventilators, and NICU procedures such as surfactant delivery and high-risk deliveries. Optional duties may include transport, additional intubation tasks, and backup charge therapist. Growth opportunities include advanced certifications (RPFT, CPFT, Perinatal Pediatric, ACCS, RPSGT, etc.) and a Career Ladder Program. Requires NBRC certification, an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Respiratory Care Practitioner license in NM, BLS, ACLS and/or PALS. Six months to one year of critical care experience preferred. Night/weekend differentials available; on-site benefits include tuition/certification reimbursement, loan forgiveness, malpractice insurance, EPIC charting system, and wearables for safety. Compensation includes sign-on and relocation bonuses for qualified candidates and a nights/weekends differential. Presbyterian Healthcare Services emphasizes well-being, safety, and career development across its NM system. Location indicates Rio Rancho, NM (Northeast Albuquerque metro area).