Respiratory Therapist

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 76,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium in Sitka, Alaska is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory therapies per protocol and physician orders across neonatal to geriatric patients, including airway management and ventilatory support. Responsibilities include evaluating pulmonary function, performing ABG analyses, teaching patients, and maintaining equipment.

Two years of RT experience preferred; NBRC credential and Alaska RT license required; ACLS and PALS within 3 months of

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from high school and completion of an approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist at time of hire.
• Alaska Respiratory Therapy license required.
• ACLS & PALS required within 3 months of hire.
• Clinical competency required within 3 months and annually.

Responsibilities

• Assess, administer, and evaluate respiratory therapy treatments for neonatal to geriatric patients.
• Perform pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gases, and airway management.
• Provide patient instruction on respiratory equipment and therapies.
• Maintain and clean equipment and support life-sustaining ventilation when needed.

Skills

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Neonatal care

Ventilation troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

RT program completion

Tools

Ventilators

Pulmonary equipment

Job description

Pay Range:Pay Range:$36.46 - $51.29 Provides 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 JobParticipates 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 patientsParticipates with other health care professionals in obtaining, interpreting and evaluating pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gases, airway management and respiratory treatmentsProvides 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 wellnessOther FunctionsResponsible for the cleaning, care and maintenance of all equipment used in the delivery of respiratory treatments and pulmonary function testingOther duties as assignedSupervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position does not require supervisory responsibilities.Education, Certifications, and Licenses RequiredEquivalent 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 stateHigh school diploma or GEDBasic Life SupportACLS & PALS required within 3 months of hireClinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three yearsHigh Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every yearExperience RequiredTwo years’ experience as a certified Respiratory Therapist preferred.Knowledge ofRespiratory care modalities for adults, pediatrics, and neonatal patientsSkills inUse of mechanical ventilators skillfully and offers alternative solutions; cardiopulmonary resuscitationAbility toAccurately interpret arterial blood gases; use of mechanical ventilators; work alone/unsupervisedWork under adverse conditions such as communicable infectious diseasesTravel RequiredUp 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 AlaskaIf you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!