Respiratory Care Practitioner - Providence St Elias Specialty Hospital

Alaska Horizon; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 54,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Providence St Elias Specialty Hospital in Anchorage, AK is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner for a full-time 0.9 FTE night shift (3 twelve-hour shifts, Mon–Fri, with alternating weekends/holidays). This role includes a $10,000 hiring bonus for eligible external hires and relocation assistance for qualified applicants.

The Respiratory Care Practitioner will provide respiratory therapy per physician orders, assess status, implement therapies, and document responses in the medical record,

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy education program accredited by the Joint Commission on Respiratory Therapy Education (JCRTE).
• National Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) upon hire.
• National Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) upon hire.
• National Provider BLS certification upon hire (American Heart Association).
• Within 90 days of hire, National Provider ACLS (American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• Provide Respiratory Therapy Services to patients as prescribed by physicians.
• Assess patient respiratory status and recommend therapies; document responses.
• Implement therapies and evaluate patient response; document in medical record.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NBRC CRT

NBRC RRT

Education

Respiratory Therapy program accredited by JCRTE

Tools

NBRC certifications

Job description

Description

We are hiring for Respiratory Care Practitioner position at Providence St Elias Specialty Hospital in Anchorage, AK!

Position is Full-time, 0.9 FTE, Night shift, Monday-Friday, 3 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week; with alternating weekends and holidays.

• $10,000 Hiring Bonus for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.
• Relocation Assistance available for eligible hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

Provides Respiratory Therapy Services to patients as prescribed by physicians in conjunction with established policies and procedures. Assesses patient respiratory status and recommends appropriate therapies. Implements therapies and evaluates patient response to therapeutic interventions. Documents all therapies and responses in the medical record.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St Elias Specialty Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy education program accredited by the Joint Commission on Respiratory Therapy Education (JCRTE).
• Upon hire: National Certified Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care or
• Upon hire: National Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
• Within 90 days of hire National Provider ACLS - American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care.
• 1 year Critical care experience as Respiratory Therapist.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence has a long history of serving Alaska, beginning when the Sisters of Providence first brought health care to Nome in 1902 during the Gold Rush. This pioneering spirit set the standard for modern health care in Alaska and formed the foundation for Providence's growth as the state's largest private employer and leading health care provider.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in Anchorage, Eagle River, Kodiak Island, Mat-Su, Seward, and Valdez. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Respiratory Care

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Night

Career Track: Clinical Professional

Department: 1003 AK SESH RESP THERAPY

Address: AK Anchorage 4800 Cordova St

Work Location: Providence St Elias Specialty Hospital-Anchorage

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $39.22 - $60.90

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.