Respiratory Therapist Extern - Pulmonary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

1 month ago

Albuquerque, New Mexico$15.59 - $21.64/hrPer Diem / PRNRespiratory Therapy

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BLS OES 2024 · NM adjusted

Below Market

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100% below median for Respiratory Therapist in NM — negotiate

Job Description

About the Role

Join Presbyterian Healthcare Services as a Respiratory Therapist Extern – Student Position in United States. Location Address: 1100 Central Avenue SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $15.59 Maximum Offer $21.

Key Responsibilities

All Pulmonary Technician I responsibilities.

Maintains and ensures oxygen administration to patients and implements oxygen therapy protocol.

Administers routine respiratory care responsibilities, including nebulization, Chest PT, IPPB, etc.

Performs diagnostic procedures to include EKG, bedside spirometry, nocturnal oximetry, and ABGs.

Requirements

world healthcare setting. 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)

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $15.59 - $21.64/hr

Malpractice insurance covered.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Presbyterian Healthcare Services in United States.

Key Skills

Oxygen AdministrationOxygen Therapy ProtocolNebulizationChest PTIPPBEKGBedside SpirometryNocturnal OximetryABGsCardiopulmonary ResuscitationEPIC Electronic Charting

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Respiratory Therapist Extern - Pulmonary position at Presbyterian Healthcare Services includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Presbyterian Healthcare Services is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $15.59 - $21.64/hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $22 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Oxygen Administration, Oxygen Therapy Protocol, Nebulization, Chest PT, IPPB, EKG, Bedside Spirometry, Nocturnal Oximetry. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The extern is responsible for all Pulmonary Technician I duties, including maintaining and ensuring proper oxygen administration according to protocol. They will also administer routine respiratory care tasks such as nebulization, Chest PT, and IPPB, and perform diagnostic procedures like EKG and AB...

Benefits package: Tuition and Certification Reimbursement, Scholarship Opportunities, Differentials for Night/Weekend Shifts, Malpractice Liability Insurance, Loan Forgiveness, EPIC Electronic Charting, Wellness Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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