Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist needed in Alaska- Full Time-Days or Nights- Sign On and Relocation

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kylee Hales
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Salary: $33.23 - $53.5 per hour

A bit about us:

Jobot’s client is committed to providing excellent patient care. They offer various employee benefits and perks, including insurance, health and wellness programs, financial and retirement plans, family and parenting support, and vacation time.

Reviews from employees highlight a positive work environment with great teamwork, understanding nurse managers, competitive salaries based on experience, and strong management support.

Why join us?

• Generous relocation assistance
• Favorable shift differentials, providing additional incentives for various work shifts
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, EAP, and mental health programs
• Paid time off with no waiting period
• Tuition assistance, education reimbursement, and fellowship programs
• Professional practice support, fostering the growth and development of its employees
• Collaborative team environment, promoting a positive and supportive workplace culture

Job Details

Job Details:
*Provides respiratory care to include diagnostic testing, oxygen and medication delivery, bronchial hygiene, arterial/capillary blood gas draw and analysis, advanced airway and life support.
*Patient assessment including the ability to monitor labs, hemodynamics and radiology findings. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates individual patient care appropriate to the age of the patients.
*Calibrates, cleans, sets up, maintains and troubleshoots all patient related equipment and instruments. Assembles and stores cleaned equipment.
*Participates in in-house educational in-services inter and intradepartmental as well as attending outside seminars and workshops, as requested by Manager.
*Participates in various intermittent department tasks including, but not limited to, audits, quality assurance, statistical record keeping, patient charting and other special projects as specified by Manager.
*May act as a member of trauma, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and rapid response teams.
*Responsible for ventilator and Non-invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NPPV) management including ensuring safe, evidence-based setting with appropriate changes.
*May become trained as a core therapist in an ICU or diagnostics area (e.g., PFT or Sleep Lab) to meet department needs.
*Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
*Graduate of 2-year AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program; or approved alternative education as outlined in the state regulatory requirements.
*Must pass the NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist exam within 6 months of hire. (Not applicable to PeaceHealth Southwest Clinic setting)
*Must maintain a current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the state of practice.
*Must maintain RRT certification (e.g., CEU’s, etc.)
*Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at date of hire.
*Must maintain all certifications, competencies and licensure as required by the department or as regulated by state or federal agencies.
*Minimum of two years of experience in acute care as a Respiratory Therapist is preferred.
*Experience in ICU, Pediatrics, or Obstetrics preferred.
*ACLS required for staff conducting stress tests.
*Therapists perform EEGs.

* For consideration for this opportunity, please send your confidential resume to
Rachael Fletcher: https://jobot.com/apply/respiratory-therapist/1479079667?utm_source=ZipRecruiter 949-946-4844
Kylee Hales: https://jobot.com/apply/respiratory-therapist/1479079667?utm_source=ZipRecruiter 949.688.7096

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