Travel PICU Respiratory Therapist - 2,296 per week - Anchorage - Magnet Medical

    Magnet Medical
    Magnet Medical Anchorage

    5 days ago

    Freelance
    Description

    Magnet Medical is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Anchorage, Alaska.

    Job Description & Requirements

    • Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
    • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
    • Start Date: 03/09/2026
    • Duration: 13 weeks
    • 36 hours per week
    • Shift: 12 hours, nights
    • Employment Type: Travel

    A Respiratory Therapist (RT) is a licensed healthcare professional who specializes in the assessment, treatment, and care of patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. Respiratory therapists work with individuals of all ages, providing care to those with conditions such as asthma, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sleep apnea, and those requiring life support or mechanical ventilation. They use a variety of techniques and equipment to manage and improve respiratory function.

    Key Responsibilities:


    1. Patient Assessment and Evaluation:

      • Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with respiratory or cardiopulmonary conditions, including reviewing medical history and performing physical exams.
      • Assess lung function, breathing patterns, oxygen levels, and other vital signs through non-invasive and invasive diagnostic procedures.
      • Analyze test results, including pulmonary function tests (PFTs), arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis, chest X-rays, and sleep studies.

    2. Developing and Implementing Treatment Plans:

      • Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement personalized treatment plans for patients with respiratory issues.
      • Adjust and monitor ventilation settings for patients requiring mechanical ventilation or non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (e.g., CPAP, BiPAP).
      • Administer respiratory therapy treatments, including oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, pulmonary rehabilitation, and airway clearance techniques.

    3. Administering Respiratory Treatments:

      • Provide oxygen therapy via nasal cannulas, masks, or mechanical ventilators for patients with respiratory distress or low oxygen levels.
      • Perform aerosol therapy to deliver medication directly to the lungs via inhalers, nebulizers, or other devices.
      • Administer incentive spirometry to improve lung function and encourage deep breathing after surgery or illness.
      • Provide airway management, including suctioning, endotracheal intubation, and assisting with tracheostomy care.

    4. Monitoring and Evaluating Patient Progress:

      • Continuously monitor the effectiveness of respiratory treatments and adjust therapy as necessary based on patient responses.
      • Assess patients for signs of respiratory distress and intervene promptly when complications arise.
      • Track and document patient progress, ensuring treatments are tailored to the patient's evolving needs.

    5. Emergency Response and Critical Care:

      • Provide emergency respiratory care to patients experiencing respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, or other life-threatening situations.
      • Administer resuscitation techniques, such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management, in emergency situations.
      • Assist with intubation, mechanical ventilation, and weaning from life support when necessary.

    6. Patient Education and Support:

      • Educate patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment, medications, and techniques for managing respiratory conditions at home.
      • Provide guidance on lifestyle changes to improve lung health, such as quitting smoking, controlling asthma triggers, and managing chronic respiratory diseases.
      • Offer instruction on pulmonary rehabilitation exercises to strengthen lung capacity and improve overall physical health.

    7. Collaboration with Healthcare Team:

      • Work closely with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop a holistic care plan for respiratory patients.
      • Attend multidisciplinary care meetings to discuss patient progress, treatment goals, and necessary adjustments.
      • Communicate effectively with patients and their families, ensuring they understand treatment plans and ongoing care needs.

    8. Documentation and Record Keeping:

      • Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, medications, and progress in accordance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA).
      • Ensure proper documentation for insurance billing, treatment plans, and patient updates.
      • Record patient responses to treatments, including vital signs, oxygen saturation, and any adverse reactions or complications.

    9. Equipment Management:

      • Set up and maintain respiratory therapy equipment, such as mechanical ventilators, nebulizers, and oxygen delivery devices.
      • Ensure that all respiratory equipment is properly calibrated, clean, and functioning according to safety standards.
      • Perform troubleshooting and minor repairs on respiratory equipment as needed.

    10. Professional Development and Continuing Education:

      • Participate in continuing education opportunities to stay current with new techniques, equipment, and best practices in respiratory therapy.
      • Obtain and maintain certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
      • Stay updated on new advancements in respiratory care, including new technologies, medications, and treatment protocols.

    Magnet Medical Job ID # Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Therapy - Respiratory Therapist

  • Work in company

    Travel Psychologist - 2,728 per week

    Princeton Staffing Solutions

    Princeton Staffing Solutions is seeking a travel Psychologist for a travel job in Anchorage, Alaska. · Job Description & Requirements · Specialty: · Psychologist · Discipline: · Therapy · Duration: · 19 weeks · 37.5 hours per week · Shift: · 8 hours, days · Employment Type: · Tra ...

    Anchorage $1,200,000 - $1,440,000 (USD) per year

    1 day ago

  • Job Description · Gross Weekly Pay: $2,124.00 - $2,232.00 per week for 12 hours shifts · Duration: 13 weeks · <liOfWorking Hours:</i<listyle= ...

    Anchorage $95,000 - $135,000 (USD) per year Brand Activation Manager - Liverpool (L Postcodes) Join one of Europe's fastest‑growing companies and represent a market‑leading global brand! Phoenix 2 Retail is expanding fast - and we're building a brand‑new team dedicated

    2 days ago

  • Work in company

    Travel Occupational Therapist - 2,423 per week

    Princeton Staffing Solutions

    Princeton Staffing Solutions is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a school-based position in Anchorage, AK. Job Details · Specialty: Occupational Therapist (OT) · Duration: 19 weeks · Hours per week: 37.5 hours · The successful candidate will work with students aged K-1 ...

    Anchorage $85,000 - $140,000 (USD) per year

    3 days ago

  • Work in company

    Travel CT Technologist - 2,503 per week

    AMN Healthcare Allied

    body{font-family:Arial;}At AMN Healthcare Allied, we're seeking a skilled Travel CT Technologist to join our team in ANCHORAGE, US. · Job Details · Specialty: CT Technologist · Discipline: Allied Health Professional · Duration: 13 weeks · Hours per week: 36 hours per week · </ul ...

    ANCHORAGE $110,000 - $155,000 (USD) per year Brand Activation Manager - Liverpool (L Postcodes) Join one of Europe's fastest‑growing companies and represent a market‑leading global brand! Phoenix 2 Retail is expanding fast - and we're building a brand‑new team dedicated

    3 days ago

  • Work in company

    Travel CT Technologist - 2,448 per week

    Slate Healthcare

    Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Anchorage, Alaska. · Job Description & Requirements · Specialty: CT Technologist · Discipline: Allied Health Professional · Start Date: 03/02/2026 · Duration: 13 weeks · 36 hours per week · Shift: 12 hours, ...

    Anchorage $105,000 - $145,000 (USD) per year Freelance

    6 days ago

  • Work in company

    Travel CT Technologist - 2,503 per week

    AMN Healthcare Allied

    Travel CT Technologist Opportunity in Anchorage, Alaska · About the Job · Skill: Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Tech) · Shifts: 12 hours per day for 36 hours a week · The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience as a CT technologist with certifications in A ...

    ANCHORAGE $110,000 - $155,000 (USD) per year Brand Activation Manager - Liverpool (L Postcodes) Join one of Europe's fastest‑growing companies and represent a market‑leading global brand! Phoenix 2 Retail is expanding fast - and we're building a brand‑new team dedicated

    3 days ago

  • Work in company

    Travel CT Technologist - 2,394 per week

    Magnet Medical

    Magnet Medical is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Anchorage, Alaska. · Job Description & Requirements · Specialty: CT Technologist · Discipline: Allied Health Professional · Start Date: 03/02/2026 · Duration: 13 weeks · 36 hours per week · Shift: 12 hours, da ...

    Anchorage $95,000 - $135,000 (USD) per year Freelance

    6 days ago

  • Work in company

    Travel CT Technologist - 2,425 per week

    Aequor Allied

    Aequor Allied is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Anchorage, Alaska. · Job Description & Requirements · Specialty: · CT Technologist · Discipline: · Allied Health Professional · Start Date: · ASAP · Duration: · 13 weeks · 36 hours per week · Shift: · 12 hours ...

    Anchorage $105,000 - $145,000 (USD) per year

    2 days ago

  • Work in company

    Travel CT Technologist - 2,329 per week

    Health Advocates Network - Allied

    Health Advocates Network - Allied is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Anchorage, Alaska. · Job Description & Requirements · Specialty: · CT Technologist · Discipline: · Allied Health Professional · Start Date: · ASAP · Duration: · 13 weeks · 36 hours per week ...

    Anchorage $105,000 - $140,000 (USD) per year

    2 days ago

  • Work in company

    Travel Physical Therapist - 2,815 per week

    Cross Country Allied

    Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Anchorage, Alaska. · Job Description & Requirements · Specialty: Physical Therapist · Discipline: Therapy · Start Date: 03/29/2026 · Duration: 5 weeks · 40 hours per week · Shift: 8 hours, days · Empl ...

    Anchorage Brand Activation Manager - Liverpool (L Postcodes) Join one of Europe&amp;#39;s fastest&amp;#x2011;growing companies and represent a market&amp;#x2011;leading global brand! Phoenix 2 Retail is expanding fast - and we&amp;#39;re building a brand&amp;#x2011;new team dedicated

    3 days ago

  • Work in company

    Travel CT Technologist - 2,355 per week

    Epic Travel Staffing Allied

    Job Title: Travel CT Technologist · We are seeking a travel CT technologist to work in Anchorage, Alaska. · Specialty: CT Technologist · Discipline: Allied Health Professional · Work Schedule: · 36 hours per week · 12 hour shifts, days only · The ideal candidate will have ARRT-CT ...

    Anchorage $105,000 - $130,000 (USD) per year

    3 days ago

  • Work in company

    Travel CT Technologist - 2,689 per week

    TRS Healthcare

    TRS Healthcare is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Anchorage, Alaska. · Job Description & Requirements · Specialty: · CT Technologist · Discipline: · Allied Health Professional · Start Date: · ASAP · Duration: · 13 weeks · 36 hours per week · Shift: · 12 hours ...

    Anchorage $115,000 - $155,000 (USD) per year

    2 days ago

  • Work in company

    Travel CT Technologist - 2,407 per week

    LRS Healthcare - Allied

    LRS Healthcare - Allied is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Anchorage, Alaska. · Job Description & Requirements · Specialty: · CT Technologist · Discipline: · Allied Health Professional · Start Date: · ASAP · Duration: · 11 weeks · 36 hours per week · Shift: · ...

    Anchorage $105,000 - $135,000 (USD) per year

    1 day ago

  • Work in company

    Travel CT Technologist - 2,541 per week

    Coast Medical Service

    Coast Medical Service is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Anchorage, Alaska. · Job Description & Requirements · Specialty: · CT Technologist · Discipline: · Allied Health Professional · Start Date: · ASAP · Duration: · 13 weeks · 36 hours per week · Shift: · 1 ...

    Anchorage $118,000 - $142,000 (USD) per year

    2 days ago

  • Work in company

    Travel CT Technologist - 2,394 per week

    Only for registered members

    Magnet Medical is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Anchorage, Alaska. · Job Description & Requirements · Specialty: CT Technologist · Discipline: Allied Health Professional · Start Date: 03/02/2026 · Duration: 13 weeks · 36 hours per week · Shift: 12 hours, da ...

    Anchorage $95,000 - $135,000 (USD) per year

    5 days ago

  • Work in company

    Travel Physical Therapist - 2,152 per week

    GetMed Staffing, Inc.

    We are seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Anchorage, US. The successful candidate will work 40 hours per week on an 8-hour day shift. · Job Requirements · Bachelor's degree in physical therapy · Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a Physical Therapi ...

    Anchorage $95,000 - $125,000 (USD) per year

    4 days ago

  • Work in company

    Travel CT Technologist - 2,315 per week

    National Staffing Solutions-Surgical Services

    National Staffing Solutions-Surgical Services is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Anchorage, Alaska. · Job Description & Requirements · Specialty: · CT Technologist · Discipline: · Allied Health Professional · Start Date: · ASAP · Duration: · 13 weeks · 36 hou ...

    Anchorage $95,000 - $135,000 (USD) per year

    2 days ago

  • Work in company

    Travel CT Technologist - 2,425 per week

    Only for registered members

    Aequor Allied is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Anchorage, Alaska. · Job Description & Requirements · Specialty: CT Technologist · Discipline: Allied Health Professional · Start Date: 03/02/2026 · Duration: 13 weeks · 36 hours per week · Shift: 12 hours · Em ...

    Anchorage $105,000 - $145,000 (USD) per year

    1 week ago

  • Work in company

    Travel CT Technologist - 2,369 per week

    Travel Nurses, Inc.

    Travel Nurses, Inc. is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Anchorage, Alaska. · Job Description & Requirements · Specialty: · CT Technologist · Discipline: · Allied Health Professional · Start Date: · ASAP · Duration: · 13 weeks · 36 hours per week · Shift: · 12 ...

    Anchorage $95,000 - $145,000 (USD) per year

    2 days ago

  • Work in company

    Travel CT Technologist - 2,354 per week

    Stability Healthcare

    Stability Healthcare is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Anchorage, Alaska. · Job Description & Requirements · Specialty: · CT Technologist · Discipline: · Allied Health Professional · Duration: · 13 weeks · 36 hours per week · Shift: · 12 hours, days · Employ ...

    Anchorage $95,000 - $135,000 (USD) per year

    1 week ago

  • Work in company

    Travel CT Technologist - 2,009 per week

    Supplemental Health Care

    Join a leading healthcare team and put your imaging skills to work in a role that offers both professional growth and rewarding patient care. · ...

    Anchorage

    2 weeks ago

Jobs
>
Anchorage