Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Other information:Associates Degree/Certification as Respiratory Therapy Technician/Registered Respiratory Therapy Technician.. Current New Mexico licensure as Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner required.. For our employees, we offer a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more.. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group.. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

registered respiratory therapist

Overview
Summary:Under the supervision of the Respiratory Medical Director provides cardiopulmonary diagnostic and respiratory therapeutic support for patients in the Hospital and/or outpatients that require cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing, respiratory treatment, and/or ventilatory support.
Type of Opportunity: Per Required Need FTE: 0.001000 Exempt: No Work Schedule: Days
Qualifications
Other information:Associates Degree/Certification as Respiratory Therapy Technician/Registered Respiratory Therapy Technician. Current New Mexico licensure as Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner required. CPR certification required. ACLS certification preferred. One to three years experience in respiratory careIf hired for this position, the employee shall be required to obtain ACLS,NRP and PALS within 90 days from their hire dateUPDATED: 7/18/17
Education:Essential:* Associate Degree
Credentials:Essential:* Reg Resp Therapist (NBRC)* Respiratory Care Practcnr-NM
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:*Responsible for daily evaluation of respiratory care patients, the provision of routine and entry level critical care respiratory care procedures, and patient explanation and education. *Participates in the planning and coordination of the operational and financial activities of the Respiratory Care Department. *Assures the development, implementation, and maintenance of department policies and procedures. *Assures departmental participation in the Hospital Quality Improvement Program. *Responsible for processing and submitting daily patient charges for respiratory therapy and EKGs to Business Office personnel. *Assures maintenance and readiness of respiratory therapy equipment. *Performs EKGs and holter monitoring as prescribed by physicians. *Coordinates and implements continuing education inservices for nursing staff to maintain competency in performance of respiratory care procedures. *Represents the Hospital through participation in community activities to promote health and wellness.
Benefits
We offer more than the standard benefits!
Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more!
<h3>Learn more about our employee benefits</h3>
https://www.phs.org/careers/why-work-with-us/benefits
Why work at Presbyterian?
As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. For our employees, we offer a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more.
Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875,000 New Mexicans.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a 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 1,600 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.
About Our Regional Delivery System
Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities.
We are part of New Mexico's history - and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.
About New Mexico
New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of living.
Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes.
New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.
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.

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