Respiratory Therapist

This recruitment is open until filled.

Bartlett Regional Hospital is searching for a Respiratory Therapist II to join our Respiratory team!

This position is eligible for relocation assistance of up to $10,000 plus 30 days of housing. Contact Human Resources at 907-796-8418 for details.

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Job Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist II independently coordinates the care of patients with physicians, nurses, families, and other caregivers. The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, recommending, and following a pathway of therapy which may include invasive and non-invasive procedures. Obtaining and documenting diagnostic data are also required. The Respiratory Therapist supports and educates patient families/caregivers who must deal with acute and chronic respiratory conditions, and the psychosocial aspects of the condition.   

What You Will Do:

• Coordinates the care of patients with physicians, nurses, family, and other caregivers. Assesses, recommends and follows a pathway of therapy which may include invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, airway management, intubation assist, high and low flow humidification, medication administration, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, PEP therapy, coughing and breathing exercises, chest physical therapy, cardio/pulmonary rehabilitation and patient education including smoking cessation.

• Obtains and documents diagnostic data such as arterial blood gasses and co-oximetry, pulmonary function, cardiac stress testing, cardiac event monitoring, pulse oximetry and desaturation studies, and ECG’s.

• Supports and educates patient families/caregivers who must deal with acute and chronic respiratory conditions and the psychosocial aspects of the condition.

• Participates in hospital committees and teams as appropriate

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications for the Job:

• Education:  An associate degree in respiratory therapy from an approved school of respiratory therapy.  (An approved school is one accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)). 
• Experience:  A minimum of 12 months of recent respiratory therapy experience in an acute care facility, or six (6) months of experience as a Respiratory Therapist I at Bartlett.
  • Preferred Experience: Three (3) years of experience is preferred.
• License(s): Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensure and/or a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credentialed by The National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Certification(s):  Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR.  NRP certification is required within six months of hire.

Internal Hires: Pay rate will be determined based on applicable personnel rule or union contract terms. 

Practice Notices:

• To ensure our hospital provides the safest environment for our patients and staff, all newly hired employees must provide evidence of being fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. If you are interested in becoming vaccinated, are partially vaccinated, or would like to request an exemption for religious or medical reasons, please contact the Human Resources Office for more information.

• All new employees are required to produce negative drug screen prior to start of employment.