Respiratory Therapist
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Salary$36 – $51/hr
LocationAK - Sitka
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 16, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Equivalent to graduation from high school and successful completion of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy
Credentialed by the NBRC as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist at time of hire
Respiratory Therapy license from any state
High school diploma or GED
Basic Life Support
ACLS & PALS required within 3 months of hire
Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years
High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year
Two years' experience as a certified Respiratory Therapist
Skills
mechanical ventilators
Benefits
Retirement
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Long term disability
Short term disability
Pay Range:
About the role
Pay Range:$36.46 - $51.29
Provides respiratory therapy modalities per protocol and those ordered by physicians to improve the cardiopulmonary conditions of patients from neonatal to geriatric ages.
About the company
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.
Benefits
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 vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.
Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job
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Participates in the assessment, administration, and evaluation of respiratory therapy treatments, pulmonary function testing, performs extubations, airway management and ventilatory life support to critical adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
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Participates with other health care professionals in obtaining, interpreting and evaluating pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gases, airway management and respiratory treatments
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Provides instruction to patients in the use of respiratory therapy equipment, inhalation gases and other therapies related to the treatment of respiratory diseases and/or the promotion of respiratory wellness
Other Functions
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Responsible for the cleaning, care and maintenance of all equipment used in the delivery of respiratory treatments and pulmonary function testing
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Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
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This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.
Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required
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Equivalent to graduation from high school and successful completion of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
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Credentialed by the NBRC as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist at time of hire.
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Respiratory Therapy license from any state
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High school diploma or GED
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Basic Life Support
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ACLS & PALS required within 3 months of hire
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Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years
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High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year
Experience Required
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Two years’ experience as a certified Respiratory Therapist preferred.
Knowledge of
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Respiratory care modalities for adults, pediatrics, and neonatal patients
Skills in
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Use of mechanical ventilators skillfully and offers alternative solutions; cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Ability to
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Accurately interpret arterial blood gases; use of mechanical ventilators; work alone/unsupervised
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Work under adverse conditions such as communicable infectious diseases
Travel Required
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Up to 25% travel expected.
Required Certifications:
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Certified Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care, Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC, High Risk Competency - SEARHC, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association, Respiratory Therapist License - State of Alaska
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!