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Job ID: 901281
Job Title
Respiratory Therapist
Location
Sitka, AK
Schedule / Job Type
Contract
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the assessment, administration, and evaluation of respiratory therapy treatments, including pulmonary function testing, extubations, airway management, and ventilatory life support for critical adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to obtain, interpret, and evaluate pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gases, airway management, and respiratory treatments
- Provide patient instruction on the use of respiratory therapy equipment, inhalation gases, and other therapies related to respiratory disease treatment and wellness
- Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and operate mechanical ventilators, offering alternative solutions as needed
- Responsible for the cleaning, care, and maintenance of all equipment used in the delivery of respiratory treatments and pulmonary function testing
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED; successful completion of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy
- Credentialed by the NBRC as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Flu vaccine required
- Minimum of two years of experience as a certified Respiratory Therapist
- Ability to accurately interpret arterial blood gases and work independently under adverse conditions, including exposure to communicable infectious diseases
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with respiratory care modalities across adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations
- Proficiency with mechanical ventilators and the ability to identify and implement alternative ventilatory solutions
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a unique Alaskan setting, providing critical respiratory care across a diverse patient population
- Gain experience in a dynamic clinical environment supporting adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients