PICU Registered Respiratory Therapist
Anchorage, Alaska
Alaska Native Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - PICU

Location

• Anchorage, Alaska

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Shift: Day (3 shifts of 12 hours each, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM)
• Hours per week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes, within scope to CCU, Flex Unit, SDU, Pediatrics, PICU, PCU, FBS

Patient Population & Setting

• Acute Care Hospital environment
• Patient Diagnoses: Respiratory therapy, Level 2 ER/PICU/NICU trauma, CCU, floor therapy, high acuity population
• Special equipment used: Servo U-V60, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Documentation system: Cerner

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required

Certifications Required

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Licensure

• Must have an active Alaska state license prior to starting
• Compact license accepted at time of submission but must convert to Alaska license before start

Additional Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required
• Competency Exam required
• Physical exam required and must be renewed annually
• Fit mask test required within 1 year prior to start (must be completed before arrival)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (no instant tests)
• Immunizations and titers required: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• TB test (QGOLD, TSPOT, or PPD) within 1 year; if positive, chest x-ray within 5 years required
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• COVID-19 vaccine required (initial series or J&J dose plus seasonal/bi-valent booster); medical exemptions accepted with doctor’s letter; declinations and religious exemptions NOT accepted
• Seasonal flu vaccine or medical exemption with verifiable diagnosis required annually (declinations not accepted)
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Clinical skills checklist required

Work Environment & Other Details

• Patient ratio: 1:4
• No on-call required
• Locals within 50 miles radius not accepted
• Guaranteed hours: up to 36 hours per week
• Scrub color: any color or pattern (L&D/OR provided)
• Free parking available

Facility Specific Onboarding & Compliance

• Completion of pre-boarding and non-employee onboarding tasks required prior to start
• Various facility-specific forms and agreements must be signed before starting
• Mandatory HealthStream training modules assigned during orientation
• Background checks including SS trace, county searches, and sex offender search required
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required for allied health positions
• Fingerprinting not required for this facility
• Photo for badge highly preferred but not mandatory

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with PICU and critical care experience seeking a travel contract in an acute care hospital setting in Alaska.