Travel Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapy DepartmentTravel: Onsite Lodging Covered by the ClientPay Rate: $2,000.00 - $2,400.00 gross per week (RATE INCREASE)Number of Positions: 1Start Date: ASAPAssignment Length: 13 weeks with possible extensionEMR: CernerSchedule: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, 1 hour lunchCall: On call 2 days on 2 days off and every other weekendAdditional Details about the Position:Provide diagnosis and treatment of patients with pulmonary and cardiovascular disordersCollect and analyze of sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases as well as measurement of the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired functionGather data and document informationParticipate in patient education effortsPerform other duties as assignedExperience Requirements:3 years minimum, L+D experience would be a plusBe able to work independently, very small departmentCertification Requirements:BLSACLSPALSNRPLicensure Requirement:Any State LicenseAbout the Facility:This facility is a tribally owned and operated, independent, nonprofit healthcare organization, founded in 1970 to meet the health care needs of the Inupiat, Siberian Yup'ik and Yup'ik people of the Bering Strait region. The facility is governed by a 21-member board of directors that represents all communities and areas of the Bering Strait region, a 23,000 square-mile section of northwestern Alaska. This facility puts the patient first. This principle applies equally at the new facility and at the 15 village clinics managed by them.Every day, the facilities approximately 700 employees demonstrate their commitment to their mission: providing quality health services and promoting wellness within their people and environment. They are a model of how Indian Self-Determination is meant to work, with tribes taking responsibility for their own health and well-being.DCBenefits: (NurseStar Covers 50% of your monthly benefit cost)Dental InsuranceHealth insurancePaid sick timePaid time offTravel reimbursementVision insurance