Respiratory Therapist
Bethel, AK
LanceSoft
4x8 hrs, Rotating

Experience

• Minimum 2 Years of Respiratory Therapy Experience – Required
• Minimum 1 Year Clinical Experience in Hospital-Based Respiratory Care – Required
• Experience Treating All Age Groups – Required

Certifications

• NBRC Credential (CRT, CRTT, or RRT) – Required
• BLS – Required
• ACLS – Required
• PALS – Required
• NRP – Required
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination – Required

EMR

• Cerner – Required

Special Skills

Education

• Graduate of an AMA-accredited Respiratory Therapy Program approved by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Associate Degree (AS) in Respiratory Therapy – Required

Clinical Scope & Responsibilities

• Provide full scope cardiopulmonary services to patients of all ages – Required
• Ensure patient rights and dignity are maintained – Required
• Assist in multidisciplinary problem-solving related to patient care – Required

Cardiopulmonary Technical Skills

• Airway Management & CPR – Required
• Intubation Assist – Required
• Ventilator Operation & Management (Adult, Pediatric, Infant) – Required
• ABG Procurement & Analysis – Required
• Chest Physiotherapy – Required
• Patient Suctioning Techniques – Required
• RSV & AFB Sample Procurement – Required
• Respiratory Medication Administration (indications/contraindications & delivery methods) – Required
• Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) – Required

Equipment Proficiency

• Adult, Pediatric & Infant Ventilators – Required
• Bag Valve Mask – Required
• Pulse Oximeter – Required
• Suction Equipment – Required
• Oxygen Cylinders & Concentrators – Required
• Nebulizers & Supplemental O₂ Delivery Devices – Required
• Pulmonary Function Equipment – Required
• Treadmill/Stress Testing Equipment – Required
• EKG Machines – Required
• Holter & Event Monitors – Required
• ISTAT Arterial Blood Gas Analyzer – Required

Core Competencies

• Ability to interpret physician orders and technical manuals – Required
• Strong documentation and report-writing skills – Required
• Mathematical competency (rates, ratios, percentages) – Required
• Clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills – Required
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, and patients – Required
• Ability to assess need for interpreter services – Required