Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist - Sitka, AK (13-Week)

Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

ARMStaffing is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week contract in Sitka, Alaska. The assignment is mostly night shifts with some days, guaranteed 36 hours per week, and involves critical care respiratory therapy for adults, pediatrics, and neonates.

Responsibilities include pulmonary function testing, airway management, and ventilatory life support, along with patient education on respiratory equipment.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a certified Respiratory Therapist.
• NBRC credential as CRT or RRT at time of hire.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in assessment, administration, and evaluation of respiratory therapy for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Perform pulmonary function testing and arterial blood gases interpretation.
• Administer respiratory treatments and manage airway for critical patients.
• Educate patients on use of respiratory therapy equipment and therapies.
• Ensure cleaning, care, and maintenance of respiratory therapy equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Pulmonary function testing

Ventilator support

Education

NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist

BLS certification

Job description

ARMStaffing is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week contract in Sitka, Alaska. The assignment is mostly night shifts with some days, guaranteed 36 hours per week, and involves critical care respiratory therapy for adults, pediatrics, and neonates.

Responsibilities include pulmonary function testing, airway management, and ventilatory life support, along with patient education on respiratory equipment.