SEARHC
Pay Range:$50.14 - $70.35 Provides respiratory therapy modalities per protocol and those ordered by physicians to improve the cardiopulmonary conditions of patients from neonatal to geriatric ages. Monitors progress and effectiveness of program plans, oversee staff operations, and monitors budget.
SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.
Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and long and short-term disability, and more.
Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job
Provides leadership and direction of respiratory care services; maintains close working relationship with medical staff and other health care professionals.
Participates as a working clinical manager in the administration of respiratory therapy treatments, pulmonary function testing, airway management and ventilatory support
Provides instruction to patients in use of respiratory therapy equipment, inhalation gases and other therapies related to the treatment of respiratory diseases and/or the promotion of respiratory wellness.
Develops, implements, and reviews respiratory care policies and procedures, equipment maintenance, standards and programs that support the clinical practice of respiratory care.
Maintains compliance with all state, federal, TJC (The Joint Commission), other regulatory body standards and hospital requirements related to provisions of respiratory therapy services and understands legal consequences of actions and interventions
Perform administrative functions such as developing and monitoring budget, operational targets, supervise respiratory therapy staff or ancillary staff as may be assigned to the department.
Other Functions
Participates in the development and implementation of in-services to provide quality patient care.
Serves as a resource person and consultant to hospital personnel in the treatment of respiratory patients.
Other related duties as assigned.
Additional Details: Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Respiratory Therapy license from any state
Basic Life Support
ACLS & PALS required within 3 months of hire
Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years
Manager Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years
High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year
Experience Required
Two years’ experience as a certified Respiratory Therapist.
Knowledge of
Anatomy and physiology
Respiratory care modalities for adults, pediatrics and neonatal patients
Skills in
Interpreting arterial blood gases
Using mechanical ventilators
Performing arterial blood gas sampling
Applying cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Ability to
Work alone/unsupervised
Assess and prioritize accurately
Work under adverse conditions such as communicable infectious diseases
Position Information: Work Shift:OT 40
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.
Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and long and short-term disability, and more.
Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job
Provides leadership and direction of respiratory care services; maintains close working relationship with medical staff and other health care professionals.
Participates as a working clinical manager in the administration of respiratory therapy treatments, pulmonary function testing, airway management and ventilatory support
Provides instruction to patients in use of respiratory therapy equipment, inhalation gases and other therapies related to the treatment of respiratory diseases and/or the promotion of respiratory wellness.
Develops, implements, and reviews respiratory care policies and procedures, equipment maintenance, standards and programs that support the clinical practice of respiratory care.
Maintains compliance with all state, federal, TJC (The Joint Commission), other regulatory body standards and hospital requirements related to provisions of respiratory therapy services and understands legal consequences of actions and interventions
Perform administrative functions such as developing and monitoring budget, operational targets, supervise respiratory therapy staff or ancillary staff as may be assigned to the department.
Other Functions
Participates in the development and implementation of in-services to provide quality patient care.
Serves as a resource person and consultant to hospital personnel in the treatment of respiratory patients.
Other related duties as assigned.
Additional Details: Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Respiratory Therapy license from any state
Basic Life Support
ACLS & PALS required within 3 months of hire
Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years
Manager Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years
High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year
Experience Required
Two years’ experience as a certified Respiratory Therapist.
Knowledge of
Anatomy and physiology
Respiratory care modalities for adults, pediatrics and neonatal patients
Skills in
Interpreting arterial blood gases
Using mechanical ventilators
Performing arterial blood gas sampling
Applying cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Ability to
Work alone/unsupervised
Assess and prioritize accurately
Work under adverse conditions such as communicable infectious diseases
Position Information: Work Shift:OT 40
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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