Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapist

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Certified Respiratory Therapist, Pulmonary Function Testing (Varied - mostly Night Shift) in Sitka, Alaska.

Location

Sitka, AK

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Varied - mostly night shift with some day shifts as needed.

Job Description

The Certified Respiratory Therapist will participate in the assessment, administration, and evaluation of respiratory therapy treatments, with a focus on pulmonary function testing (PFT) performed twice per week on the Vyntus body box. The role includes working with a diverse patient population including critical adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and evaluate pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gases.
• Perform extubations and manage airways and ventilatory support.
• Provide education and instruction to patients regarding respiratory therapy equipment and treatments.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to interpret and evaluate PFT results.
• Maintain, clean, and care for equipment used in respiratory treatments and testing.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• Two years of experience as a certified Respiratory Therapist.
• Experience with pulmonary function testing is required.

Certifications/Licensure

• Credentialed by the NBRC as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist at time of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification is required.
• Flu vaccine is required.

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements — we’ve built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.