Registered Respiratory Therapist-LCMC
 Presbyterian Healthcare Services | |
 United States, New Mexico, Ruidoso | |
 Sep 16, 2026 | |
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Location Address: 211 Sudderth Dr Ruidoso, NM 88345-6002Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $29.32 Maximum Offer $49.91Summary: 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.How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. 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. *Other duties as assigned Qualifications: 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 careUPDATED 10/21/24 We're all about well-being, starting with yours. 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. | |