Therapist / Respiratory Therapist / Alaska / Respiratory Therapist Opportunity Job

Tribal EM • Anchorage • 6m ago

Job Title: Respiratory TherapistSpecialty: Respiratory CareLocation: AlaskaSummary: Under limited supervision, provides respiratory care for patients across all age groups, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and adult. This role involves performing assessments, administering treatments, managing mechanical ventilation, and educating patients and staff on respiratory procedures.Responsibilities:Perform respiratory therapy assessments according to department protocols.Administer respiratory treatments for acute and chronic respiratory illnesses as prescribed.Ensure delivery of clinically appropriate respiratory care procedures.Instruct and orient medical staff, allied health professionals, and students on respiratory care.Set up, monitor, and adjust mechanical ventilation and oxygen support systems; promptly notify physicians of abnormal changes.Maintain secure and patent airways; perform suctioning as needed.Evaluate test results for clarity and accuracy; distribute results to physicians and service providers.Maintain patient charts, enter diagnosis and billing codes, and update patient information systems.Provide patient education and answer questions regarding procedures.Maintain competency and certification on all current and new procedures and equipment.Clean and sterilize equipment and workspace; troubleshoot and refer equipment for repair as needed.Train and cross-train other clinical staff as required.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications & Requirements:Education:Minimum: Associates degree in Respiratory TherapyPreferred: Bachelors degree in Respiratory TherapyExperience:Minimum: One (1) year of critical care and pediatric experienceRegistry eligible therapists must have two (2) years of critical care experiencePreferred: Experience in the Alaska Tribal Health System; Pediatric and/or Neonatal experienceCertifications:Must be registered or registry eligible by the National Board of Respiratory CareRegistry eligible therapists must obtain Registry within one year of hireCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) requiredAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred at hire, required within six monthsPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation preferred at hire, required within six monthsPreferred: Registered Respiratory TherapistSchedule: Full-time position; schedule details provided during interviewsSetting: Hospital-based environment serving diverse patient populations.Benefits:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance optionsRetirement contributions with matching and discretionary employer contributionsPaid Time Off starting immediately, with accrual increases based on tenureEleven paid holidaysPaid parental leave eligibility after six monthsEmployer-paid short/long-term disability, AD&D, and basic life insuranceFlexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent careTuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesLicense and certification reimbursementsGym access and wellness programsEmployee Assistance Program and additional ancillary benefits

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