Respiratory Therapist Nights

Alaska Regional Hospital; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with 100% match

Education assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Alaska Regional Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist in Anchorage, Alaska. The position involves assessing patients, implementing ventilation strategies, and providing emergency care for patients of all ages, including infants and geriatric patients.

Ideal candidates will hold required certifications and be dedicated to extraordinary patient care while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 90 days of employment.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support required within 7 days of employment.
• Neonate Resuscitation certification required within 90 days of employment.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and recommend care plans and treatment regimens.
• Implement and maintain BiPAP/CPAP and mechanical ventilation.
• Maintain patient airways by suctioning and securing tubes.
• Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency care.
• Educate students and new therapists.

Skills

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Neonate Resuscitation

PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Education

NBRC-CRT Certified Respiratory Therapist or NBRC-RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

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

Benefits

• 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.

Job Summary

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:

Responsibilities

• 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, and give excellent care to our neonate, infant, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support 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 Resuscitation must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support 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.

Based in Anchorage, Alaska. 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 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.