Respiratory Therapist Extern - SF

Extern opportunity for Respiratory Therapist

Provide routine respiratory therapy responsibilities; administer and monitor oxygen therapy to patients.

This position is eligible for the Northern New Mexico differential of $4.00 per hour. (This differential may be adjusted or discontinued based on business requirements.)

High school plus trade or vocational school in Respiratory Care.
High school plus trade or vocational school in Respiratory Care. Requires New Mexico Respiratory Care training permit and BLS certification. Less than one year experience in Respiratory Care. Must be CRTT eligible or currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory program
Must be CRTT eligible or currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory program

Education:
Essential:
* High School Diploma or GED

All Pulmonary Technician I responsibilities.
• Maintains and ensures oxygen administration to patients and implements oxygen therapy protocol.
• Administers routine respiratory care responsibilities, to include nebulization, Chest PT, IPPB, etc.
• Performs diagnostic procedures to include EKG, bedside spirometry, nocturnal oximetry and ABGs.
• Assists in cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised 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 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

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