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Overview

This position is responsible for the daily performance of the respiratory therapy team, and collaborates with all members of the health care team to provide quality service to our customers. In addition, this position provides oversight for other respiratory therapists, including chart audits and acting as an expert resource for staff. Develops educational materials and delivers ongoing training to staff. Provides non-clinical support to departmental leadership, including policy revisions. This position independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings.

Wage is based on experience and starts at $33.12/hr.

About Fairbanks Memorial HospitalFairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior with a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.

Position Available:

Days

Full time

12 hour Day Shifts with occasional night shift per department needs.

Responsibilities

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

Qualifications

Associate or technical degree required.

Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist

(RRT). A current license in state practiced as required by state law. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications are required.

Must be knowledgeable of clinical techniques, applications and equipment as typically obtained through 3 years of clinical experience. Must possess highly effective human relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families, staff and other healthcare personnel.

Must demonstrate ability to lead and motivate the team. Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision, and to work independently. Must possess excellent organizational skills, demonstrates critical thinking skills as well as effective human relations and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred, including PFT, SDS, NPS, NRP, ACCS and/or AE-C.

Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.