Respiratory Therapist

Description

Peace Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a full‑time, 0.90 FTE, day position.

Salary range: $41.46 – $62.22 per hour. Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available.

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Peace Health has been serving Southeast Alaska since 1923. Ketchikan Medical Center is a 25‑bed critical‑access hospital with comprehensive trauma care, outpatient, and long‑term care services. Peace Health Medical Group provides primary and specialty care in the region.

• Provide respiratory care including diagnostic testing, oxygen and medication delivery, bronchial hygiene, blood gas analysis, advanced airway management, and life support.
• Assess patients, monitor labs and hemodynamics, and evaluate findings from radiology reports.
• Calibrate, clean, set up, and maintain all patient‑related equipment and instruments.
• Participate in in‑house educational in‑services, inter‑ and intradepartmental training, and external seminars and workshops.
• Engage in departmental tasks such as audits, quality assurance, statistical record keeping, patient charting, and special projects.
• May serve on trauma, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and rapid response teams.
• Manage ventilator and non‑invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) settings with evidence‑based practice.
• May be trained as a core therapist in ICU or diagnostic areas (e.g., PFT or Sleep Lab) to meet department needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Accredited 2‑year AMA‑approved Respiratory Care Program or equivalent state‑approved education.
• Must pass the NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist exam within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in acute care; minimum of 1 year experience in a pulmonary function lab preferred.
• Preferred experience in ICU, Pediatrics, or Obstetrics.
• PALS, ACLS, BLS, and NRP certifications required upon hire (or within 6 months).
• ACLS required for staff conducting stress tests.

• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot respiratory or pulmonary function equipment quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to assess acute, critical care situations and respond decisively.
• Good time‑management skills.

Peace Health offers a competitive and comprehensive rewards package: full medical, dental, vision coverage; 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; paid time off; employer‑paid life and disability insurance; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits; and expanded EAP and mental health program.

Peace Health is committed to the overall well‑being of our caregivers and to inclusivity, respect for diversity, and cultural humility.

Please attach a current resume with your application. EEO affirmative action employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.