Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary
Bethel, AK
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist with at least 2 years of experience for a 26-week TDY assignment at a remote hospital in Alaska, providing full-scope cardiopulmonary services to patients of all ages.

Details

• Inpatient hospital setting providing full-scope cardiopulmonary and respiratory therapy services
• Patients of all ages including adult, pediatric, and infant populations
• Cardiopulmonary technical skills utilized include airway management, ventilator operation and management, ABG procurement and analysis, chest physiotherapy, patient suctioning, RSV and AFB sample procurement, PFT testing, and intubation assist
• Equipment includes adult, pediatric, and infant ventilators, bag valve masks, pulse oximeters, suction equipment, O2 cylinders and concentrators, nebulizers, supplemental O2 delivery devices, pulmonary function equipment, treadmill/stress testing equipment, EKG machines, Holter and event monitors, and iSTAT arterial blood gas analyzer
• Day or night shift availability
• 26-week contract

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA-accredited Respiratory Therapy program approved by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) with an AS degree
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in respiratory treatment of hospital patients
• NBRC credentials required: CRT or RRT
• Current certifications required: BLS/BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP
• Alaska state license required if applicable
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide full-scope cardiopulmonary services including ventilator management, ABG analysis, chest physiotherapy, PFT testing, and cardiopulmonary diagnostics such as EKG, Holter monitoring, and stress testing
• Candidates must arrive with documentation of required Joint Commission competencies, including IV/central line site care, fall precautions, age-specific competencies, abuse/neglect, pain management, restraints and seclusion, end of life care, blood transfusions, and current BLS
• A medication calculation math test for adult and pediatric dosing is required upon arrival before beginning clinical work
• Orientation is held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• This position is located in a remote area of Alaska; hospital housing is available and strongly recommended
• Hospital housing consists of shared units with shared common spaces and private bedrooms; male or female units only; no dogs allowed; travelers coordinate directly with the facility
• The facility will reimburse economy-level flights to and from the assignment; detailed flight and luggage receipts must be submitted to American Traveler for reimbursement processing
• Flight itinerary must be provided one week before the start date; the facility will assist with airport pickup upon arrival but not upon departure