Allied - RRT

Mt, Edgecumbe Hospital; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 99,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay every Friday

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Ins.

401K Retirement Plan (matching)

Full-service Credentialing and Travel

Referral Bonus up to $1,500

Job summary

Astrya Global Medical Staffing is hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week assignment in Sitka, Alaska. Schedule runs 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, three days a week, with extension potential based on need and performance.

Compensation ranges from $72 to $77 per hour, with full benefits and credentialing support provided by the agency. This temporary role supports critical care patients, including pediatric and neonatal cases, in a dynamic hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the assessment, administration, and evaluation of respiratory therapy treatments, pulmonary function testing, extubations, airway management, and ventilatory life support for critical adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals in obtaining, interpreting, and evaluating pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gases, airway management, and respiratory treatments
• Provide instruction to patients in the use of respiratory therapy equipment, inhalation gases, and other therapies related to the treatment of respiratory diseases and/or the promotion of respiratory wellness
• Responsible for the cleaning, care, and maintenance of all equipment used in the delivery of respiratory treatments and pulmonary function testing
• Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Maintain credentialing by the NBRC as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Accurately interpret arterial blood gases and skillfully operate mechanical ventilators, offering alternative solutions as needed
• Work under adverse conditions such as exposure to communicable and infectious diseases
• Maintain flu vaccine compliance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job description

Job Title: RRT

Location: Sitka, Alaska

Schedule: 7:00AM - 7:00PM x 3

Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension

Pay Rate: $72 - $77/hr

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a RRT for a temporary assignment in Sitka, Alaska. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.

Responsibilities for a RRT:

• Participate in the assessment, administration, and evaluation of respiratory therapy treatments, pulmonary function testing, extubations, airway management, and ventilatory life support for critical adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals in obtaining, interpreting, and evaluating pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gases, airway management, and respiratory treatments
• Provide instruction to patients in the use of respiratory therapy equipment, inhalation gases, and other therapies related to the treatment of respiratory diseases and/or the promotion of respiratory wellness
• Responsible for the cleaning, care, and maintenance of all equipment used in the delivery of respiratory treatments and pulmonary function testing
• Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Maintain credentialing by the NBRC as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Accurately interpret arterial blood gases and skillfully operate mechanical ventilators, offering alternative solutions as needed
• Work under adverse conditions such as exposure to communicable and infectious diseases
• Maintain flu vaccine compliance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits for a RRT:

• Weekly pay every Friday
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
• Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
• Referral Bonus up to $1,500

Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.