Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Sitka, AK

Key Responsibilities Participate in the assessment, administration, and evaluation of respiratory therapy treatments, including pulmonary function testing, extubations, airway management, and ventilatory life support for critical adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. Why Join Us Opportunity to work in a unique Alaskan setting, gaining diverse clinical experience across critical care populations including adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Sitka, AK

Schedule / Job Type

Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the assessment, administration, and evaluation of respiratory therapy treatments, including pulmonary function testing, extubations, airway management, and ventilatory life support for critical adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to obtain, interpret, and evaluate pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gases, airway management, and respiratory treatments
• Provide patient instruction on the use of respiratory therapy equipment, inhalation gases, and related therapies for the treatment of respiratory diseases and promotion of respiratory wellness
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and operate mechanical ventilators, offering alternative solutions as needed
• Responsible for the cleaning, care, and maintenance of all equipment used in the delivery of respiratory treatments and pulmonary function testing

Required Qualifications

• Credentialed by the NBRC as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at time of submittal
• High school diploma or GED, plus successful completion of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Flu vaccine required
• Minimum of two years of experience as a certified Respiratory Therapist
• Ability to accurately interpret arterial blood gases and work independently in adverse conditions, including environments involving communicable or infectious diseases

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience providing respiratory care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations
• Proficiency with mechanical ventilators and the ability to identify and implement alternative ventilatory solutions
• Comfort working unsupervised in high-acuity or critical care settings

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a unique Alaskan setting, gaining diverse clinical experience across critical care populations including adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
• Contract role offering professional flexibility and the chance to expand your respiratory therapy skill set in a dynamic healthcare environment