Registered Respiratory Therapist

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United States$42.63/hrFull TimeRespiratory Therapist

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22% above median for Respiratory Therapist in NM

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Presbyterian Healthcare Services as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in United States. Location Address: 211 Sudderth Dr Ruidoso, NM 88345-6002 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $27.92 Maximum Offer $42.

Key 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.

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits & Compensation

  • Hourly rate: $42.63/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No weekends required.

Apply to join Presbyterian Healthcare Services as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Key Skills

Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic TestingRespiratory TreatmentVentilatory SupportCritical Care ProceduresPatient EducationEKG PerformanceHolter MonitoringEPIC Electronic ChartingQuality ImprovementClinical Coordination
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Respiratory Therapist at Presbyterian Healthcare Services a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

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

This position also offers production-based compensation: $43 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Testing, Respiratory Treatment, Ventilatory Support, Critical Care Procedures, Patient Education, EKG Performance, Holter Monitoring, EPIC Electronic Charting. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provides cardiopulmonary diagnostic and respiratory therapeutic support for hospital and outpatient patients. Responsibilities include daily patient evaluation, performing EKGs, and coordinating continuing education for nursing staff.

Benefits package: Tuition Reimbursement, Certification Reimbursement, Scholarship Opportunities, Staff Safety Wearable Badges, Shift Differentials, Malpractice Liability Insurance, Loan Forgiveness, Wellness Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Albuquerque, NM
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Tuition Reimbursement
Certification Reimbursement
Scholarship Opportunities
Staff Safety Wearable Badges
Shift Differentials
Malpractice Liability Insurance
Loan Forgiveness
Wellness Program
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

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