Respiratory Therapist / Sleep Technologist - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) (Days) Homer

Respiratory Therapist Polysomnographer

The Respiratory Therapist Polysomnographer (RRT-RPSGT or RRT/CRT-SDS) will administer specified respiratory treatments, medications, and life support to various patients, and conducts diagnostic examination for diagnoses of cardiovascular and pulmonary ailments. They will also be able to provide sleep studies and on the fly scoring.

Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Up to annual Health Reimbursement Account w/health insurance, Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation Time and Sick Time, 8 Paid Holidays Per Year, Health & Wellness Reimbursement - up to per year, Annual Retention Bonus, 403b Retirement Plan with employer match! Company Sponsored Life Insurance, Student Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Reimbursement, Bereavement Leave - up to 40 hours, In-House Workout Facility and much more!

Submission Requirements: By submitting your applicant to this need you are acknowledging that you have checked and have no inclination that your candidate has applied directly to this position. Any candidate that has applied directly is not eligible to be onboarded through an agency.

Knowledge and Experience: The position of RT requires that the person has graduated from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy, with certification and registration from the National Board of Respiratory Therapy Care (NBRC). This individual must have a minimum of one year experience in Respiratory Therapy or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Required They must have at least 1 year of sleep study experience. Required Must have a current BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certification. Required Must have either accreditation: RRT-RPSGT through BRPT or RRT/CRT-SDS through the NBRC. Required This individual must possess the ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulation. Must have the ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Must be able to effectively present and respond to question from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure and have the ability to calculate figures and amounts, apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and exercise sound technical judgment and appropriate assessment skills.

Certification Requirements: ACLS BLS NBRC NRP PALS Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

State License Requirements: Alaska

About the Facility: South Peninsula Hospital is a 22 bed critical access hospital (CAH) located on the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula. There is a 28 bed long term care facility attached to the hospital. The Acute Care Unit encompasses the medical-surgical beds, step-down care, swing bed, outpatient observation, ICU/CCU, the Family Birthing Center and the Emergency Room. The working environment is generally pleasant, is clean and well maintained. The position requires a moderate amount of walking, standing, sitting and the ability to lift 35 pounds. Persons in this position are exposed to infectious diseases, including all types of blood borne pathogens, muscle diseases, muscle strains, falls and needle stick injuries. This person is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and fumes or airborne particles and frequently works near moving mechanical parts. This position is occasionally exposed to risk of radiation or electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Generally, physical demands are light and most work is performed inside. Work hours may be varied.