Description The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering respiratory and pulmonary treatments and testing. S/he administers oxygen and nebulizer treatments, performs stress testing, and schedules outpatient tests. Requirements Essential Functions: • Performs testing, monitoring, therapeutic interventions and documentation, following procedural protocols. • Demonstrates proper setup, maintenance and administration/operation of the following tests and equipment: oxygen, ventilators, aerosol delivery, stress testing, Holter Monitoring, EKG, pulmonary function, pulmonary toilet, blood gas instruments. • Administers patient medication, and scans into the electronic medication recognition system. • Explains testing procedures to the patient. Responds to inquiries with appropriate information. • Completes charting documentation, maintains records and verifies orders. • Updates and maintains patient database. • Prepares, calibrates, cleans and maintains equipment. • Answers the phone, and performs various clerical functions. • Schedules outpatient tests. • Complies with laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control. • Evaluates equipment and inventory. • Provides ongoing Pyramis system training to physicians and caregivers. • Performs blood draws as needed. • Additional duties as assigned. Education & Training Requirements: • New Mexico Registered Respiratory Therapist • Current BLS (AHA) • ACLS within 6 months of hire • NRP within 6 months of hire Note: Job description available upon request.**All required documents must be presented at time of hire.**EXTERNAL APPLICANT: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer