Respiratory Therapist

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking a Night Shift Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care in an acute care setting. You will perform assessments, administer and monitor oxygen and ventilator therapy, manage airway equipment, and respond to rapid response and code situations.

You will collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other clinicians to develop and adjust care plans while ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to safety and infection

Qualifications

• Certification in respiratory therapy is required.
• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality respiratory care to adult and pediatric patients in an acute care setting.
• Perform assessments, administer and monitor oxygen and ventilator therapy, manage airway equipment, and respond to rapid response and code situations.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other clinicians to develop and adjust care plans.
• Ensure accurate documentation and adhere to safety and infection control standards.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy Certification

Clinical assessment skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Role: Night Shift Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality respiratory care to adult and pediatric patients in an acute care setting.
• Perform assessments, administer and monitor oxygen and ventilator therapy, manage airway equipment, and respond to rapid response and code situations.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other clinicians to develop and adjust care plans.
• Ensure accurate documentation and adhere to safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Relevant respiratory therapy certification, strong clinical assessment skills, ability to work effectively in a team, and excellent communication skills.