Respiratory Therapist

Phoenix-based Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country. The system owns or manages 20 acute-care hospitals, six long term care centers and an array of other services, including family clinics, home care services, a nursing registry and home medical equipment services, in nine western and Midwestern states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, and Wyoming.Banner Health medical centers offer a variety of specialized services, including heart care, cancer treatment, delivery of high-order multiple births, organ transplants, bone marrow transplants, rehabilitation services, and behavioral health services. The system is also involved in cutting-edge research aimed at helping patients suffering from some of the most serious diseases and conditions, including spinal cord injuries and Alzheimer’s disease.Shift: VariedCategory: Cardio-vascular/Respiratory/OtherDepartment: RespiratoryFacility: Fairbanks Memorial HospitalShift Hours: 12Hours Per Week: 36 hours per weekOverview: Fairbanks Memorial Hospital/Denali Center (FMH/DC), a non-profit facility, is owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation and managed by Banner Health. For more than 30 years, the community has been the backbone of FMH/DC. From the initial investment - equivalent to $100 for every man, woman and child living in Fairbanks - to its continued support over the years, the community has enabled FMH/DC to constantly expand and enhance its technologies and services.As the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's Interior, FMH/DC strives to promote health throughout the region and reaches out to serve in any way we can. From maternity to cancer treatment, patients can count on the medical help they need.At the heart of FMH/DC is our highly skilled and compassionate staff. We recruit and retain a team of talented professionals dedicated to serving our community. At FMH/DC, we're keeping our promise to provide patients with the best health care, an expert staff, and the latest technology - while always remembering the importance of a kind word and a caring spirit. After all, our patients are also our neighbors and friends.FMH/DC is a JCAHO-accredited facility with 162 licensed beds and, on average, a 1-3 nurse-to-patient ratio. FMH/DC is nationally recognized and considered one of the finest hospitals in the U.S. for a community of its size. Founded on a philosophy and passion for meeting community needs, we strive to provide the best possible care to everyone we serve.Position available:
Full-time
7:00pm-7:30am
36 hours per week
12 hour shifts
Weekend and HolidaysResponsibilities: This position administers all assigned treatments utilizing respiratory therapy equipment and as specified by the physician, Respiratory Care staff, department policy and procedure and professional standards after demonstrating proficiency. This position confers with the Respiratory Care Assistant Manager when modification in treatments is necessary. This position is responsible for recognizing and notifying appropriate nursing personnel or physician of life threatening arrhythmias or untoward effects resulting from administration of any respiratory therapy treatment.