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Registered Respiratory Therapists qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as healthcare professionals requiring specialized training. Many hospitals and healthcare systems sponsor international respiratory therapists, particularly those with NBRC certification and relevant clinical experience in respiratory care. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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6400 Paseo Del Norte NE Albuquerque, NM 87113
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $27.92 Maximum Offer $42.63
Summary
Provide routine and advanced respiratory care responsibilities, manage ventilators, implement cardiorespiratory protocols, and perform advanced airway care.
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: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)
Responsibilities:
- 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, extubation and intubation.
- Initiates and monitors high frequency ventilators.
- In NICU Therapists will also perform: Surfactant delivery, intubation and attend high risk deliveries.
- Optional procedures: transport team, intubation, and Back-up 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 Two to three years college level courses/Associates Degree/Diploma in Respiratory Care. New Mexico Respiratory Care Practitioner License, Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the NBRC, ACLS and/or PALS, BLS required. Six months to one year 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 a 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:
6400 Paseo Del Norte NE Albuquerque, NM 87113
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $27.92 Maximum Offer $42.63
Summary
Provide routine and advanced respiratory care responsibilities, manage ventilators, implement cardiorespiratory protocols, and perform advanced airway care.
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: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)
Responsibilities:
- 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, extubation and intubation.
- Initiates and monitors high frequency ventilators.
- In NICU Therapists will also perform: Surfactant delivery, intubation and attend high risk deliveries.
- Optional procedures: transport team, intubation, and Back-up 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 Two to three years college level courses/Associates Degree/Diploma in Respiratory Care. New Mexico Respiratory Care Practitioner License, Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the NBRC, ACLS and/or PALS, BLS required. Six months to one year 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 a 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs
Target hospitals with existing visa programs
Large hospital systems like Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, and Johns Hopkins regularly sponsor healthcare professionals. Check their career pages for visa sponsorship mentions or contact their international recruitment teams directly.
Emphasize NBRC certification prominence
National Board for Respiratory Care certification strengthens your H-1B case by demonstrating specialized knowledge. Employers can more easily justify the specialty occupation requirement with recognized professional credentials.
Consider rural and underserved areas
Hospitals in rural areas often struggle to fill respiratory therapist positions and may be more willing to sponsor visas. These facilities frequently participate in J-1 waiver programs for healthcare professionals.
Network through professional associations
The American Association for Respiratory Care hosts conferences where you can meet employers directly. Many hospitals recruit internationally at these events and understand the visa sponsorship process for respiratory therapists.
Highlight specialized respiratory therapy skills
Experience with ventilator management, sleep studies, pulmonary function testing, or critical care strengthens your application. Specialized skills make the specialty occupation argument clearer to USCIS.
Consider healthcare staffing agencies
Some staffing agencies specialize in placing international healthcare workers and handle visa sponsorship. They maintain relationships with hospitals nationwide and understand immigration requirements for respiratory therapists.
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Find Registered Respiratory Therapist JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Do I need a 4-year degree to get H-1B sponsorship as a Registered Respiratory Therapist?
Most employers require a bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy or related field, but some accept associate degrees with extensive clinical experience. The three-years-experience-for-one-year-education rule can help bridge gaps. NBRC certification strengthens your case regardless of degree level, as it demonstrates specialized knowledge required for respiratory care.
Which visa types work best for Registered Respiratory Therapists?
H-1B is most common for permanent positions, while J-1 exchange visitor programs serve rural or underserved areas through Conrad 30 waivers. TN visa works for Canadian and Mexican citizens. O-1 is possible for respiratory therapists with extraordinary achievements in research or specialized clinical areas like ECMO or advanced ventilator management.
What makes respiratory therapy qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Respiratory therapy requires specialized training in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and medical equipment operation that's directly tied to the degree field. NBRC certification, state licensing requirements, and the clinical complexity of ventilator management and life support systems help establish the specialty occupation criteria for USCIS review.
How long does visa sponsorship typically take for respiratory therapists?
H-1B processing ranges from 3-8 months depending on premium processing and USCIS workload. Hospital employers often start the process 6-12 months before your intended start date. J-1 programs can move faster, sometimes within 2-3 months. Factor in credential evaluation, state licensing, and NBRC certification verification time.
How to find Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international healthcare professionals with sponsoring employers. Focus your search on hospitals, medical centers, rehabilitation facilities, and healthcare systems that commonly sponsor H-1B, TN, or EB-3 visas for respiratory therapists. These employers often have urgent staffing needs and established sponsorship processes for qualified international candidates.
Can I change employers easily on an H-1B as a respiratory therapist?
Yes, through H-1B portability rules, but the new employer must file a new petition before you start working. Healthcare employers understand this process since they frequently hire international professionals. You can start working once the new petition is filed, not when it's approved, which provides flexibility for job changes.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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