PICU Respiratory Therapist
Anchorage, AK
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - PICU

Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Job Title: RRT PICU
• Shift: Nights, with possibility to fill in day shifts if necessary
• Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Guaranteed Hours: Up to 36 hours per week
• Floating: Floating within scope to CCU, Flex Unit, SDU, PEDS, PICU, PCU, FBS
• Local Radius Rule: 50 miles (locals not accepted)
• Documentation System: Cerner
• Patient Diagnoses: Respiratory therapy for Level 2 ER/PICU/NICU, Trauma, CCU, Floor Therapy, High Acuity Population
• Special Equipment: Servo U-V60, HFNC

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Alaska
• Minimum 4 years of Respiratory Therapist experience
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Experience in an Acute Care setting

Additional Requirements

• Background Checks: Standard background check within 90 days, including SS trace and county searches for last 7 years
• Education Verification: Diploma or transcript related to respiratory therapy required
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam (renew annually)
  • Fit mask test (approved facility mask, renewed annually, must be completed prior to arrival)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap proof
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
  • Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Drug testing (negative 10 panel within 30 days of start)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or medical exemption (declinations not accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccination required (initial series or approved exemptions; declinations not accepted)
• Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology competency exam and general competency exam required
• References: Two clinical references required
• Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist required

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital
• Magnet Facility
• Total Staffed Beds: 152
• Parking: No cost for parking
• Scrub Color: Any color or pattern (L&D/OR provided)

Notes

• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position.
• Floating assignments may include critical care and pediatric units.
• Must be willing to work every other weekend.
• On-call is not required.
• Block scheduling accommodation is to be determined.

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with critical care and pediatric ICU experience seeking a travel contract in Alaska.