Respiratory Therapist Nights

Alaska Regional Hospital; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Life & Disability

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Fertility benefits

Family-building support

Referral services

Discount programs

Education support

Paid time off

Health assistance fund

Job summary

Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for night shift to join a collaborative team dedicated to excellent patient care.

You will assess patients, manage BiPAP/CPAP, ventilator support, airway management, and provide CPR and education to staff. NBRC credentials and ACLS/BCLS timing requirements apply.

Qualifications

• ACLS, BCLS, and PALS certifications or waivers per timelines.
• NBRC CRT or RRT credential required or equivalent.
• Ability to manage BiPAP/CPAP and ventilator support.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan care with respiratory team.
• Operate and monitor BiPAP/CPAP and ventilators.
• Manage airways and emergency resuscitation as needed.
• Educate staff and students on care protocols.

Skills

ACLS

BCLS

PALS

Education

NBRC-CRT

NBRC-RRT

Vocational School Grad

Work experience in lieu

Job description

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Respiratory Therapist Nights with Alaska Regional Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

Alaska Regional Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Alaska Regional Hospital family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Respiratory Therapist Nights to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Respiratory Therapist you will be an important part of a collaborative respiratory team that values extraordinary patient care and dedication to one another. In this role, under the direction of physicians and the Respiratory Director:

• You will assess patients and recommend care plans and treatment regimens.
• You will implement and maintain BiPAP/CPAP, pressure control/high frequency jet ventilation, and mechanical ventilation for patients as directed.
• You will maintain patient airways by suctioning, positioning, securing endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes, changing tracheostomy tubes, and intubating in designated circumstances.
• You will obtain blood from arterial and pulmonary artery catheters and by arteriotomy.
• You will provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency care to unstable patients when needed.
• You will provide education to students, new therapists, and other personnel as appropriate.You will give excellent care to our neonate, infant, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date
• Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• (NBRC-CRT) Certified Respiratory Therapist, or (NBRC-RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist, or Vocational School Graduate, or Work Experience in lieu of Degree

HCA Healthcare's Alaska Regional Hospital is known for our expertise, compassion and skills. We are committed to delivering patient-centered care to every patient on every visit for our 250 plus bed facility. Year after year, Alaska Regional receives 5-star ratings for heart attack treatment, bowel obstruction treatment, and colorectal surgery.

Based in Anchorage, Alaska Regional is located in a thriving community offering plenty of opportunities to capitalize on the Alaskan lifestyle. Alaska offers some of the most incredible scenic beauty around the world which draws visitors year-round who come for a vacation and end up making Alaska home.

We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and Alaska Regional are inspired by our mission to care for and improve human life to create a positive impact in our community.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.