Respiratory Therapist

About the Role

Join a collaborative respiratory team at Alaska Regional Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, and contribute to extraordinary patient care. This role involves working under the direction of physicians and the Respiratory Director to deliver comprehensive respiratory therapy services.

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

Requirements

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT).
• Work experience in lieu of degree, or vocational school graduate.
• One (1) year of experience required.

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 Resuscitate (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).

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

About the Organization

Alaska Regional Hospital, a 250-plus bed facility, is part of HCA Healthcare and is known for expertise, compassion, and skills in delivering patient-centered care. Based in Anchorage, the hospital consistently receives 5-star ratings for heart attack treatment, bowel obstruction treatment, and colorectal surgery. Alaska offers a thriving community with opportunities to enjoy its scenic beauty. HCA Healthcare includes over 300 affiliate facilities nationwide, providing opportunities for travel and relocation.