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Job Description

We have a Direct Hire Opportunity available for a Respiratory Therapist in Alaska.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Alaska

Hours

Full-Time, 12-Hour Day Shifts, Rotating Weekends

Pay Range

$52,000.00–$108,820.00 per year

Benefits include; Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Weekly direct deposit and more

General Job Duties

• Provide respiratory therapy services for patients ranging from newborns to geriatrics

• Manage mechanical ventilators and non-invasive ventilation systems

• Perform arterial blood gas draws and analysis

• Administer aerosol and nebulizer treatments

• Perform EKGs and other respiratory diagnostics

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 2 years of recent Respiratory Therapy experience required

• Critical care experience with pediatric patients required

• Experience with ventilator management and arterial blood gas analysis

• Experience performing EKGs

• Experience with EPIC charting preferred

Licensure and Certifications Required

• Active CRT or RRT Certification

• Active BLS Certification (AHA)

• Active PALS Certification

• Active NRP Certification

Additional Information

• Department orientation provided (2–3 days)

• Scrubs required (not provided)

• Relocation assistance available

• Sign-on bonus available: $10,000 for a 1-year commitment or $25,000 for a 2-year commitment

Who We Are
NuWest places healthcare professionals in some of the most competitive markets, at award-winning facilities, earning top pay. Whether you're ready for your next travel experience, looking to take a local assignment, wanting to explore shift or per diem work, or interested in seeing what permanent or temp-to-hire roles are available, our award-winning NuWest team has you covered.
What We Believe
We believe our 30+ years of experience makes a difference in your healthcare job search. We believe one size does not fit all, so we carefully match your unique needs and strengths with our top hospitals and health systems. We believe in long-term relationships over transactional exchanges. And we believe that better workforce solutions lead to better patient care, safer working conditions, and healthier communities.
What You Can Expect
NuWest is committed to your overall satisfaction—to meeting and exceeding your expectations.
  • Responsiveness: No one likes to get ghosted. We promise you updates every step of the way.
  • Transparency: Open and honest communication - no surprises!
  • Career Guidance: We coach based on strengths and goals to get you where you want to go!