Respiratory Therapist

SEARHC; Sitka (AK); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

SEARHC in Sitka, AK seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide critical care support from neonatal to geriatric patients. You will deliver prescribed respiratory therapies, interpret ABGs, operate ventilators, and teach patients to use therapies effectively.

Eligible candidates hold a Respiratory Therapy license, NBRC credentials, and BLS; ACLS & PALS required within 3 months. Travel up to 25% may be needed.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience as a certified Respiratory Therapist preferred.
• Licensed in Respiratory Therapy and BLS; ACLS & PALS within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Participates in assessment, administration, and evaluation of respiratory therapies.
• Performs pulmonary function testing and arterial blood gas analysis.
• Provides patient education on respiratory devices and therapies.
• Maintains and cleans respiratory equipment and ensures infection control.

Skills

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Respiratory care modalities

CPR / ACLS / PALS readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduation from approved school of Respiratory Therapy

NBRC CRT or RRT credential

Respiratory Therapy license (state)

Tools

Ventilator platforms

Job description

## Respiratory TherapistApply: AK - Sitka: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR102856Pay Range:Pay Range:$36.46 - $51.29Provides respiratory therapy modalities per protocol and those ordered by physicians to improve the cardiopulmonary conditions of patients from neonatal to geriatric ages.SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.**Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job*** Participates in the assessment, administration, and evaluation of respiratory therapy treatments, pulmonary function testing, performs extubations, airway management and ventilatory life support to critical adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients* Participates with other health care professionals in obtaining, interpreting and evaluating pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gases, airway management and respiratory treatments* Provides 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**Other Functions*** Responsible for the cleaning, care and maintenance of all equipment used in the delivery of respiratory treatments and pulmonary function testing* Other duties as assigned**Supervisory Responsibilities*** This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.**Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required*** Equivalent to graduation from high school and successful completion of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy.* Credentialed by the NBRC as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist at time of hire.* Respiratory Therapy license from any state* High school diploma or GED* Basic Life Support* ACLS & PALS required within 3 months of hire* Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years* High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year**Experience Required*** Two years’ experience as a certified Respiratory Therapist preferred.**Knowledge of*** Respiratory care modalities for adults, pediatrics, and neonatal patients**Skills in*** Use of mechanical ventilators skillfully and offers alternative solutions; cardiopulmonary resuscitation**Ability to*** Accurately interpret arterial blood gases; use of mechanical ventilators; work alone/unsupervised* Work under adverse conditions such as communicable infectious diseases**Travel Required*** Up to 25% travel expected.**Required Certifications**:Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Certified Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care, Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC, High Risk Competency - SEARHC, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association, Respiratory Therapist License - State of Alaska