Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT
Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesPRESNow 24/7 Urgent and Emergency Care - CoorsFull timePosted 5d agoStill open, checked every night- Weekend differential $5.00/hr
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Respiratory therapists employed in New Mexico earn a median of $33.11 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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What New Mexico requires of a respiratory therapist
Respiratory care practitioner license, from the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (Respiratory Care Advisory Board).
- Completion of a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program and proof of passing the NBRC RRT exam with a current RRT credential; a CRT is accepted only if the person was licensed in a U.S. jurisdiction before January 1, 2018 (16.23.3.9 NMAC).
- Staying active: Licenses are renewed on a September 30 cycle; the most recent deadline stated on the RLD FAQ was September 30, 2025.
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About the job
Location Address
4515 Coors Blvd NW Albuquerque, NM 87120
Compensation Pay Range
Minimum Offer $29.32 Maximum Offer $49.91
Summary
Provide routine and advanced respiratory care responsibilities, manage ventilators, implement cardiorespiratory protocols, and perform advanced airway 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 system
Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 0.90 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)
Responsibilities
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.
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
- 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.
- 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.
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 experience in critical care is 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.
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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.
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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a locally owned not-for-profit health system in New Mexico with nine hospitals, a multi-specialty medical group of more than 900 (source: Presbyterian Healthcare Services, About Presbyterian) providers and a statewide health plan. Source: Presbyterian Healthcare Services, About Presbyterian
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