PICU Respiratory Therapist
Anchorage, AK
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - PICU

Location

• Anchorage, Alaska

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Night shifts (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7 PM to 7 AM)
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Possibility to fill in day shifts if necessary
• Guaranteed hours: Up to 36 hours per week

Patient Care & Unit Details

• Patient population includes Level 2 ER, PICU, NICU, Trauma, CCU, Floor Therapy, and High Acuity patients
• Floating within scope to other units as needed: CCU, Flex Unit, SDU, Pediatrics, PICU, PCU, FBS
• Patient diagnoses primarily involve respiratory therapy
• Special equipment used: Servo U, V60, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)

Staffing Ratios

• Ratio: 1 Respiratory Therapist to 4 patients

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification required
• Must have an active Alaska state license prior to starting (compact license accepted at time of submission but AK license required before start)
• Respiratory Therapist experience (general)

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have an active Alaska state license prior to starting (compact license accepted at time of submission but AK license required before start)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification required

Documentation & Systems

• Electronic charting system: Cerner

Additional Requirements

• Must work every other weekend
• No on-call requirement
• Local candidates within 50 miles radius are not accepted
• Floating to other units within scope as needed
• Background checks, education verification, and transcript/diploma required
• Physical exam, fit mask test, and various immunizations/vaccinations required (including COVID-19 vaccine)
• Drug screening required within 30 days of start
• Completion of competency exams and medication/pharmacology test required
• Completion of facility-specific onboarding, pre-boarding, and HealthStream modules mandatory
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist required prior to start

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital
• Magnet designated facility
• Total staffed beds: 152
• Free parking available for staff

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with critical care background seeking a travel contract in Alaska with a reputable acute care hospital.