Registered Respiratory Therapist-LCMC

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$29.32-$49.91/hr

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Job Description

Location Address

211 Sudderth Dr Ruidoso, NM 88345-6002

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $29.32 Maximum Offer $49.91

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.

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

  • 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 care UPDATED 10/21/24

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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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Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Certifications

ACLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Cardiopulmonary diagnosticsEKGPatient educationCritical care proceduresRespiratory care equipment maintenance

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 70% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$82k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution18 jobs

3
<$100k
9
$100k-110k
5
$110k-120k
0
$120k-130k
1
$132k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
76%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Relocation assistance
24%
PSLF eligible
12% this job
CME allowance
6% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$39.59-$58.83/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II PRNPer Diem

Sentara Health · South Boston, Virginia

$37.61-$55.27/hr
#3

Registered Respiratory Therapist MRMC - 32 hours Days

$29.71-$53.49/hr
#4

Registered Respiratory Therapist MRMC - 32 hrs Eve

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,768 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Ruidoso

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$383k
Median resident rent
$944/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

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Albuquerque, NM
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Tuition and certification reimbursement
Scholarship opportunities
Staff Safety wearable badge
Shift differentials
Malpractice liability insurance
Loan forgiveness through New Mexico Higher Education Department
EPIC electronic charting system
Wellness program with free gyms