Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy *0.1/Day*

Job Description

Description:

Providence is calling a Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Therapy, Day Shift, 0.1 FTE - On Call) to St Elias Specialty Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska. We are a community of caregivers delivering every day on our Mission to provide compassionate care that is accessible for all - especially those who are poor and vulnerable.

Apply Today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive a text with some additional questions from our Modern system.

In this position you will have the following responsibilities:

• TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:
• Perform mechanical ventilation set-ups, monitoring, assessment of equipment/patient interfaces, and makes appropriate changes based on ABGs for adult ventilators
• Perform bedside PFTs
• Maintain current ABG certification
• Must be able to perform a complete respiratory assessment and make recommendations/changes based on the assessment, as allowed by protocols and hospital/department policies
• SAFETY/TRAINING:
• Follow proper procedures and utilizes safety equipment appropriate for job
• Follow all policies and regulations related to employee and patient safety
• Remain current with Annual Safety Update and Blood-Borne Pathogens annual training
• Report any unsafe condition or accident/injury immediately to the Lead Therapist or Director
• DEPARTMENT QI:
• Participate in department QI Program by collecting and/or compiling data, composing reports, and offering suggestions on ways to improve respiratory service
• Participate as an active member of improvement teams
• Actively promote evidence-based medicine by remaining current with respiratory therapy education, journals, etc.
• RESPIRATORY/PHARMACOLOGY:
• Dispense prescribed Respiratory Therapy medications and consults with staff physicians regarding orders related to Respiratory Therapy services
• Has knowledge of adverse reactions and contradictions to all modes of respiratory therapy and is able to initiate immediate corrective action
• Ensure patient safety by following all procedures related to the safe and effective delivery of medication
• Report any medication error through the hospital’s reporting system
• Attend staff meetings, seminars, etc. to increase knowledge of new techniques
• DOCUMENTATION:
• Complete documentation on forms and records appropriate to patient information
• Documentation is legible, timely, concise, accurate, and follows all hospital and department requirements
• Enter billing and charge information completely and accurately

Qualifications:

Required qualifications for this position includes:

• Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy education program accredited by the Joint Commission on Respiratory Therapy Education (JCRTE)
• Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) as either a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
• Those obtaining NBRC credentials after July 1, 2002 must also show proof of credential renewal every five (5) years
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• New hires have eight (8) months from the date of hire to obtain ACLS cards if not current at the time of hire

Preferred qualifications for this position includes:

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• One (1) year of Critical care experience as Respiratory Therapist

About the department you will serve.

Providence Shared Services provides a variety of functional and system support services for our Providence family of organizations across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. We are focused on supporting our Mission by delivering a robust foundation of services and sharing of specialized expertise.

We offer comprehensive, best-in-class benefits to our caregivers. For more information, visit

https://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits/

Our Mission

As expressions of God’s healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.

About Us

Providence is a comprehensive not-for-profit network of hospitals, care centers, health plans, physicians, clinics, home health care and services continuing a more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Schedule: Part-time

Shift: Day

Job Category: Respiratory Therapists

Location: Alaska-Anchorage

Req ID: 342672