Respiratory Manager (RRT)

Foundation Health•Fairbanks, AK

20h•$44 - $71

About The Position

Overview $30,000 Retention Bonus! Make your move to Alaska! Experience the midnight sun in the summer, a front-row seat to the northern lights in the winter, and the opportunity to advance your experience and skills as you enjoy the Alaskan lifestyle. Foundation Health Partners (FHP) is looking for a Registered Respiratory Therapist Manager to join their team! The Respiratory Manager provides comprehensive care coordination for patients and leadership to staff. The intensity of care coordination provided is situational and appropriate based on patient needs and in collaboration with physician and other medical staff. Supervises staff and serves as a clinical resource to staff, providers, providers' office staff, vendors and other departments. This position is accountable for the quality of clinical services delivered to patients. ACLS and PALS certification highly preferred Pay & Benefits: Compensation: $44.09 to $70.54 hourly wage based on experience and education Retention Bonus: $30,000 Retention Bonus for eligible new hires Relocation Assistanc e: up to $7,500 Relocation Assistance Temporary Housing: 90 Days Temporary Housing Provided Additional Pay: Annual Increases, Paid Time Off Benefits: medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match Education Benefits: FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness Other Benefits: Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs Shifts Available: - Full-time, Exempt About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior. We have a strong patient to nurse ratio and a culture of Shared Leadership. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play. Living in Fairbanks: As the second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks offers a unique blend of large-town amenities, breathtaking landscapes, and plenty of wide-open space, making this community one of the most special in the country. With a rich history and plentiful diversity, Fairbanks is proud to be called the Golden Heart City, and only once you visit will you understand the name to be true. No state income tax and no sales tax. Second largest city in Alaska at 100,000 residents. College Town – the University of Alaska Fairbanks, UAF Community & Technical College Military Community – Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base. 15 Elementary Schools | 4 Middle Schools | 4 High Schools | 10 District “Schools of Choice”| robust youth sports programs Summer activities: Midnight sun, hiking, fishing, camping, gold panning, kayaking, berry picking, rafting, rock climbing, recreational flying, community-wide festivals, live music, and events. Winter activities: Northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, ice climbing, hunting, ice art, word class hot springs, community-wide art shows, and festivals etc.

Requirements

Associate's or technical degree
Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist.
A current license in state practiced as required by state law.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
In Home Care setting, must possess valid driver license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
In-depth knowledge of clinical techniques, applications and equipment as typically obtained through 3 years of clinical experience and 1 year of supervisory experience.
Must possess highly effective human relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families, staff and other healthcare personnel.

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
ACLS and PALS certification highly preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitates daily clinical operations, providing leadership, encouraging teamwork and maximizing the effectiveness and efficiency of available personnel through preparation and distribution of daily work assignments.
Hires, trains, conducts performance evaluations, and directs the workflow for the staff. This position is also accountable for participating in the development and implementation of department goals and objectives.
Participates in the orientation, training and continuing development of staff and provides focused education to other healthcare providers.
Assesses work in progress and modification of assignments as changes in demand and types of services occur, optimizing patient outcomes.
Serves as a real-time resource and assists with clinical expertise for staff, physicians, and departments for problem-solving on patients, processes, and family issues.
Collaborates with various departments, outside vendors, and other departments to assure adequate resources and the proper coordination of safe, efficient patient care.
Assists in the development, modification and implementation of departmental programs, processes, policies and procedures.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.