Respiratory Therapist - Excellent Bonus Structure

Meaningful Work Experience



 

Work beside some dedicated, altruistic people who are pioneers at heart.  Some employees have given their entire careers and lives to serve a people who suffer from dire socioeconomic conditions and who still fish and hunt for subsistence.  These native Alaskan peoples embrace and encourage family values and love their community.  The Native Alaskan people believe that their elders are to be respected and valued. Some other employees will give these native people a portion of their career, benefiting from the rich cultural experience and receiving satisfaction from giving to an underserved people. Those that come to a place called Bethel, Alaska will also serve over 58 villages that span a territory the size of Oregon.  Many of these villages still do not have running water.  These people truly appreciate the medical assistance provided to them, giving those that serve respect and honor.

 

Fair Compensation

 

Compensation for your profession is market competitive.  Benefits are excellent with extremely low co-pays for full health insurance.  A single person pays just $10 bi-weekly, a family $30 bi-weekly.  The retirement plan is also very good with a matching program in addition to a generous amount put in your retirement for each and every employee. We have a signing and retention bonus over the course of three years of $30,000.  A very competitive relocation package offered. 

 

Modern Technology Meets The Last Frontier



 

Although located in a area where no roads leads, incredibly, this JCAHO approved hospital is state of the art, and equipped with some of the finest technology on the market.  If you wish to serve your fellow man, you will have the tools that will enable you to do so.

 

The Community ? A Vast Wilderness Experience



 

Within just a few minutes from the city of Bethel, you can experience a solitude that you will not find in very many locations in the US.  Nature abounds, fishing and hunting is plentiful, and if you wish to leave your house on a dog sled, just step out of your front door and GO!  One of the employees has described this unique life, please read www.tundramedicinedreams.blogspot.com for information about the culture and life of Bethel and the surrounding villages. 

 

The Opportunity 

 

Position Summary:  To provide full scope of cardiopulmonary services to all ages of patients in need of these services. To insure that care provided is performed with respect of patient?s rights and dignity. To assist in problem solving in all aspects of patients care

 



Requirements:  Graduate of an AMA accredited Respiratory Therapy program, or equivalent, approved by the National Board for Respiratory Care with AS Degree. Must have one year clinical experience in respiratory treatment of hospital patients. Processes National Board of Respiratory Care(NBRC) credentials, CRTT, CRT,RT, or RRT. New graduate must achieve certification within one year of hire date. Must pass BLS, encourage ACLS, and PALS certification. Adult, pediatric and Infant ventilators, bag valves mask, Pulse oximeter, suction equipment, O2 cylinders and O2 concentrators, Nebulizers, supplemental O2 delivery devices for all ages pulmonary function equipment, treadmill/stress testing equipment, EKG machines, Holter and event monitors, ISTAT arterial blood gas analyzer.



 



 

Please check out our website at www.ykhc.org for further information. 

 

For Contact Information



 

Contact:  Barbara Estes

Manager, Professional Recruiting

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation

P.O. Box 528

Bethel, AK 99559

Toll Free #: 800-579-5201

Direct:  (812) 656-8020

fax: (866) 837-1285

email:  barbara_estes@ykhc.org

 

YKHC exercises Federal Law (PL 93-638), which allows American Indian/Alaska Native preference in hiring for all positions