Respiratory Therapist 1

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Location
4300 Bartlett St, Homer, AK, 99603, United States
Base Pay
$41.86 / Hour
Job Category
Clinical Professional
Employee Type
Active - Full-Time
Description

Join a collaborative healthcare team where your expertise as a Respiratory Therapist will make a direct and meaningful impact on patients' lives every day. You can make a difference in a close-knit hospital setting by delivering life-saving respiratory care to patients of all ages in both acute and long-term care environments.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Community-Centric: Pairing small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in our staff and deeply cares about our patients.
Benefits: South Peninsula Hospital provides a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance with up to a $2000 HRA and generous PTO. Loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement programs are available.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administer respiratory treatments, medications, and life support to patients.
Perform diagnostic tests for cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions.
Monitor and assess patient responses to therapy, making timely adjustments as needed.
Accurately document care and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
Ensure compliance with protocols, safety standards, and infection control procedures.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) accreditation through the NBRC.
Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.
Minimum of one year experience in respiratory therapy or a comparable combination of education and experience.
Strong ability to read, interpret, and communicate technical and medical information.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of staff and patients.
Strong math and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply clinical judgment in dynamic situations.
Physical requirement: Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds and perform moderate physical activity including walking, standing, and sitting.

ENVIRONMENT:

This position is based in a 22-bed acute care hospital with a connected 28-bed long-term care facility in a scenic coastal Alaska community. The environment is clean, organized, and team-oriented, supporting a broad range of patient needs across departments including ICU, ER, Family Birthing, and observation units.
Staff may be exposed to infectious diseases, airborne particles, bodily fluids, and moving equipment, and must observe strict safety protocols to mitigate hazards.
Although most work is performed indoors, occasional exposure to radiation, caustic chemicals, and electrical equipment is possible, and noise levels may vary from quiet to moderate. Flexible scheduling is expected.

Additional Information
FTE
0.9
Position type
Union
Shift Type
Days
EEO Notice
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any prohibited characteristics.

Work, play, and live in beautiful Homer, Alaska, on stunning Kachemak Bay! Wonderful quality of life in Homer – friendly people, quality public schools, comprehensive health and wellness care, a vibrant art community, amazing restaurants and world class recreational opportunities – hiking, fishing (salmon, halibut and more!), kayaking, boating, sightseeing and much more!

South Peninsula Hospital (SPH) is the healthcare provider of choice, with a dynamic and dedicated team committed to service excellence. SPH has been three times named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital out of more than 1,300 critical access hospitals nationwide, based on the iVantage Health Analytic's Hospital Strength survey.

SPH, located in the heart of Homer, Alaska, is a 22-bed Acute Care, 9-bed Emergency Department, 3 room Labor and Delivery, critical access hospital with an attached 28-bed Long Term Care facility. Our staff of over 500 uses state-of-the art technology and equipment to provide services to our rural community of over 15,000 residents. Homer is located on the Kenai Peninsula, and about a four hour drive to Anchorage.

We offer excellent benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, $2,000 annual Health Reimbursement Account, 403b retirement plan, $500 annual Health & Wellness reimbursement, generous paid time off/vacation time, student loan assistance, tuition reimbursement, and a relocation bonus!

Apply today at If you have any questions, please call our Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.