Respiratory Care Practitioner - Providence Anchorage

Providence • Anchorage, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist provides services to patients in the NICU/PICU as prescribed by Physicians/NNPs in conjunction with established policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. She/He is responsible for the assessing the patient's respiratory status and recommending appropriate therapies. She/He implements therapies and evaluates patient response to therapeutic interventions. The Respiratory Therapist accepts and promotes professional development as an integral part of practice. She/He will assess, analyze, customize, coordinate and communicate the patient's plan of care and actively collaborate with other members of the health care team. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Alaska Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• National Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care upon hire or, National Certified Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care upon hire
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
• National Provider ACLS - American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• 5 years - Experience in pediatrics respiratory therapy.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Assessing the patient's respiratory status and recommending appropriate therapies.
• Implementing therapies and evaluating patient response to therapeutic interventions.
• Accepting and promoting professional development as an integral part of practice.
• Assessing, analyzing, customizing, coordinating and communicating the patient's plan of care.
• Actively collaborating with other members of the health care team.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance available for eligible hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.
• Best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree