1 Alaska Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) Jobs
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Facility address will be provided at the time of offer. Clinicians who have completed Alaska's License By Endorsement process and obtained temporary permit may be submitted.
Required Skills/Experience:
- Must have one year clinical experience in respiratory treatment of hospital patients.
Unit Details:
- Placement will be at a regional clinic.
- Provides full scope of cardiopulmonary services for patients of all ages.
- Cardiopulmonary technical skills include airway management, CPR, intubation assist, ventilator operation and management, ABG procurement and analysis, chest physiotherapy, patient suctioning techniques, RSV and AFB sample procurement, respiratory therapy medications and delivery methods, and PFT testing.
- Uses adult, pediatric, and infant ventilators, bag valve mask, pulse oximeter, suction equipment, O2 cylinders and O2 concentrators, nebulizers, supplemental O2 delivery devices for all ages, pulmonary function equipment, treadmill/stress testing equipment, EKG machines, Holter and event monitors, and an ISTAT arterial blood gas analyzer.
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Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Responsibilities & Salary
Respiratory Therapists care for patients who have pulmonary diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and who have lung dysfunction because of another condition, such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) caused by sepsis or trauma. Job responsibilities for Respiratory Therapists often include assessing patients’ breathing function, managing equipment such as oxygen delivery devices, and responding to emergency situations to provide respiratory support. Requirements for Respiratory Therapists include earning at least an associate degree and obtaining state licensure. The average annual salary for Respiratory Therapists in the United States is more than $70,000.
Travel Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Alaska
Travel jobs for Respiratory Therapists in the United States can be found in many settings, including hospitals, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinics, physician offices, and nursing homes. Most Respiratory Therapists work in hospitals, where they deliver care in a variety of areas such as medical-surgical units, intensive care units, and emergency departments. Job descriptions for Respiratory Therapists typically include performing tests to evaluate lung function, collaborating with physicians on treatment plans, administering inhalants, educating patients, and managing equipment, such as mechanical ventilators, that support patients who need breathing assistance. Land your dream travel Respiratory Therapist job today.
