PICU Respiratory Therapist
Anchorage, Alaska
Alaska Native Medical Center

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: Days or nights assigned based on facility need (not a true alternating shift)
• Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Guaranteed Hours: Up to 36 hours per week
• Floating: Yes, 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 Experience & Qualifications

• Years of Experience: Minimum 4 years in specialty
• First-Timers: Not accepted
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Preferred Experience: PICU, NICU, and Adult ICU experience preferred

Required Certifications

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

License Requirements

• Must have an active Alaska State Respiratory Therapist license prior to starting
• Compact license accepted at time of submission but AK license required before start

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam (renewed annually)
• Fit mask test with approved facility mask within 1 year of start (must be completed prior to arrival)
• Proof of immunizations or titers for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, titer, or facility-specific declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative TB test (QGOLD, TSPOT, or PPD) within 1 year or chest X-ray if positive
• TB questionnaire annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical exemption (declinations not accepted)
• COVID-19 vaccination required (initial series or approved exemptions; declinations not accepted)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (no instant tests)

Additional Requirements

• Background checks including SS trace, county searches, and sex offender search (within 90 days)
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required for Allied Health positions
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and general competency exams
• Completion of facility-specific onboarding and orientation tasks prior to start
• Personal data, confidentiality, and non-employee agreements must be signed prior to start
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist required

Special Notes

• Floating assignments may include critical care and pediatric units
• Facility is an acute care, Magnet-designated hospital with 152 staffed beds
• Parking is free for travelers
• Scrub color: any color or pattern (L&D/OR provided)

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with strong critical care skills, especially in pediatric and neonatal intensive care settings, who are ready for a travel contract in Alaska.