Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary - Albuquerque, NM
Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: March 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Address: 1100 Central Avenue SE Albuquerque, NM
87106-4930 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. Shifts
Avialable: Days or Nights 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 system Type of
Opportunity: PRN FTE: 0.00 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Varied Days
and Hours (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 Differentials for higher
education, certifications and various lead roles 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. Assists
physicians with Bronchoscopy Procedures under departmental policy
including monitoring and assessment of the level of consciousness,
cardiovascular and pulmonary systems; as well as delivery of IV
conscious sedation agents to include drugs in the classifications
of opioids, benzodiazepines and sedative-hypnotics and their
reversal agents. Initiates ventilator protocols; implements and
coordinates ventilator management. Performs advanced airway care to
include tracheotomy changes, extubating, and intubation. Initiates
and monitors high-frequency ventilators. In NICU Therapists will
also perform: Surfactant delivery, and intubation and attend
high-risk deliveries. Optional procedures: 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 Reg Resp Therapist ( NBRC ) Respiratory Care
Practitioner-NM BLS ACLS and/or PALS Six months to one-year of
critical care experience preferred. 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. 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 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. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's
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