Respiratory Therapist

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our collaborative respiratory team at Alaska Regional Hospital. This position offers the chance to provide exceptional patient care and work in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and recommend care plans and treatment regimens.
• Implement and maintain BiPAP/CPAP, pressure control/high frequency jet ventilation, and mechanical ventilation for patients as directed.
• Maintain patient airways by suctioning, positioning, securing endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes, changing tracheostomy tubes, and intubating in designated circumstances.
• Obtain blood from arterial and pulmonary artery catheters and by arteriotomy.
• Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency care to unstable patients when needed.
• Provide education to students, new therapists, and other personnel as appropriate.
• Give excellent care to 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.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist, or equivalent experience required.
• One (1) year experience required.

Benefits

Alaska Regional Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage with prescription drug and behavioral health coverage.
• Free telemedicine services and AirMed medical transportation.
• Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, 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.
• 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.
• Rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and 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.

Pay

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Schedule

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