Respiratory Care Practitioner - Providence St Elias Specialty Hospital

Providence • Anchorage, AK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Providence is hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner at St Elias Specialty Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska. The role provides respiratory therapy services to patients as prescribed by physicians and in accordance with established policies and procedures. The practitioner assesses patients’ respiratory status and recommends appropriate therapies, implements therapies, evaluates patient responses to therapeutic interventions, and documents therapies and responses in the medical record.

This is a full-time, 0.9 FTE position working night shifts, Monday through Friday, consisting of three 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week), with alternating weekends and holidays. Eligible external hires may qualify for a $10,000 hiring bonus, subject to qualifications and payment conditions. Relocation assistance is also available to eligible hires, subject to qualifications and payment conditions. Applicants who meet the qualifications will receive an invitation to additional screening questions through the HireVue system.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy education program accredited by the Joint Commission on Respiratory Therapy Education (JCRTE).
• Upon hire, hold National Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) or National Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) certification.
• Upon hire, hold National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Obtain National Provider ACLS certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care.
• One year of critical care experience as a Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services to patients as prescribed by physicians and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assess patients’ respiratory status and recommend appropriate therapies.
• Implement therapies and evaluate patient responses to therapeutic interventions.
• Document therapies and patient responses in the medical record.

Benefits

• A $10,000 hiring bonus for eligible external hires who meet required qualifications and payment conditions.
• Relocation assistance for eligible hires who meet required qualifications and payment conditions.
• Benefits designed to support employees and their families in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. Specific benefit offerings may vary based on factors including legal employer, FTE, union, location, and applicable policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed