Respiratory Therapist – Therapist

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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

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