Respiratory Therapist Jobs in New Mexico
Respiratory Therapist jobs in New Mexico are open across Albuquerque, Alamogordo, and Clovis and other New Mexico metros, with employers like Presbyterian Healthcare Services, CHRISTUS Health, and Lincare hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location Address:
1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $29.32 Maximum Offer $44.76
Summary
Presbyterian is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our healthcare team. As an RRT, you will play a crucial role in assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders. Your expertise and dedication will help improve patient outcomes and enhance their quality of life. 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: Full time FTE: 0.90 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Nights (United States of America)
Responsibilities:
Compensation & Differentials
- Sign on and relocation bonuses are available for qualified candidates.
- Shift Differentials: nights $5.00 and weekends $3.00
- Preceptor Differential
- Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
- Career Ladder Program Eligible Therapists may receive differential pay based on
- Advanced certifications (RPFT, CPFT, Perinatal Pediatric, ACCS, RPSGT, etc.)
Your growth is our priority—this program is designed to elevate your skills and ensure long-term career fulfillment.
- All Certified Respiratory Therapist responsibilities.
- Assists physicians with Bronchoscopy Procedures under departmental policy including monitoring and assessment of the level of consciousness, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems; as well as delivery of IV conscious sedation agents to include drugs in the classifications of opioids, benzodiazepines and sedative-hypnotics and their reversal agents.
- Initiates ventilator protocols; implements and coordinates ventilator management.
- Performs advanced airway care to include tracheotomy changes, extubating, and intubation.
- Initiates and monitors high-frequency ventilators.
- In NICU Therapists will also perform: Surfactant delivery, and intubation and attend high-risk deliveries.
- Optional procedures: transport team, intubation, and backup charge therapist.
- Initiates and monitors Nitric Oxide delivery.
- Performs department-specific functions as detailed within the summary of the department-specific duties.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy
- Reg Resp Therapist (NBRC)
- Respiratory Care Practitioner-NM
- BLS
- ACLS and/or PALS
- Six months to one-year of critical care experience preferred.
We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
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.
We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location Address:
1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $29.32 Maximum Offer $44.76
Summary
Presbyterian is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our healthcare team. As an RRT, you will play a crucial role in assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders. Your expertise and dedication will help improve patient outcomes and enhance their quality of life. 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: Full time FTE: 0.90 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Nights (United States of America)
Responsibilities:
Compensation & Differentials
- Sign on and relocation bonuses are available for qualified candidates.
- Shift Differentials: nights $5.00 and weekends $3.00
- Preceptor Differential
- Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
- Career Ladder Program Eligible Therapists may receive differential pay based on
- Advanced certifications (RPFT, CPFT, Perinatal Pediatric, ACCS, RPSGT, etc.)
Your growth is our priority—this program is designed to elevate your skills and ensure long-term career fulfillment.
- All Certified Respiratory Therapist responsibilities.
- Assists physicians with Bronchoscopy Procedures under departmental policy including monitoring and assessment of the level of consciousness, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems; as well as delivery of IV conscious sedation agents to include drugs in the classifications of opioids, benzodiazepines and sedative-hypnotics and their reversal agents.
- Initiates ventilator protocols; implements and coordinates ventilator management.
- Performs advanced airway care to include tracheotomy changes, extubating, and intubation.
- Initiates and monitors high-frequency ventilators.
- In NICU Therapists will also perform: Surfactant delivery, and intubation and attend high-risk deliveries.
- Optional procedures: transport team, intubation, and backup charge therapist.
- Initiates and monitors Nitric Oxide delivery.
- Performs department-specific functions as detailed within the summary of the department-specific duties.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy
- Reg Resp Therapist (NBRC)
- Respiratory Care Practitioner-NM
- BLS
- ACLS and/or PALS
- Six months to one-year of critical care experience preferred.
We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
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.
We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services
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Where New Mexico roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Respiratory Therapist Job Market in New Mexico
A snapshot from current New Mexico openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Presbyterian Healthcare Services11
- CHRISTUS Health2
- Lincare1
- Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center1
- State of New Mexico1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services15
- Government & Public Sector1
What New Mexico Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in respiratory therapist jobs across New Mexico.
- Active RRT or CRT credential from the NBRC
- Current state licensure in the state of employment
- BLS certification required at hire, ACLS often required within 90 days
- Minimum one to two years of acute care clinical experience
- Proficiency with mechanical ventilators and airway management procedures
- Experience with electronic health record documentation systems
Respiratory Therapist Jobs in New Mexico: Frequently Asked Questions
How many respiratory therapist jobs are there in New Mexico?
There are 16+ respiratory therapist openings in New Mexico on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Albuquerque, Alamogordo, and Clovis. New positions post regularly as employers across New Mexico hire.
How much do respiratory therapists make in New Mexico?
Respiratory therapists in New Mexico earn a median of about $68,870 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,990 for the lowest 10% to over $91,220 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which New Mexico cities have the most respiratory therapist jobs?
Albuquerque, Alamogordo, and Clovis have the most respiratory therapist openings in New Mexico right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire respiratory therapists in New Mexico?
Employers hiring respiratory therapists in New Mexico include Presbyterian Healthcare Services, CHRISTUS Health, and Lincare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote respiratory therapist jobs in New Mexico?
Yes. About 0% of respiratory therapist openings tied to New Mexico are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in New Mexico metros.
How do I apply for respiratory therapist jobs in New Mexico?
You can apply to respiratory therapist jobs in New Mexico directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred New Mexico location, then apply to each one that fits.
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