Night Shift Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a Night Shift Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care for adult and pediatric patients in an acute care setting in Anchorage, Alaska.

The role involves performing respiratory assessments, delivering and adjusting oxygen and ventilatory support, managing airway equipment, responding to rapid response events, and collaborating with nurses and physicians to update care plans.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills for acute respiratory care.
• Proficiency managing oxygen therapy, ventilation support, and airway-related equipment.
• Ability to perform effectively in high-acuity, emergency response situations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a multidisciplinary care environment.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to documentation accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and develop patient-specific care needs.
• Administer, monitor, and adjust oxygen and ventilator therapies.
• Manage and maintain airway equipment and related respiratory devices.
• Respond to rapid response events and code situations as part of the clinical team.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other clinicians to create and update care plans.
• Ensure accurate, complete documentation of respiratory care interventions and patient responses.
• Follow all safety protocols, infection control standards, and evidence-based practices.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Oxygen therapy

Ventilation support

Airway equipment

Emergency response

Documentation

Job description

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a Night Shift Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care for adult and pediatric patients in an acute care setting in Anchorage, Alaska.

The role involves performing respiratory assessments, delivering and adjusting oxygen and ventilatory support, managing airway equipment, responding to rapid response events, and collaborating with nurses and physicians to update care plans.