Therapist Respiratory Therapist

Job Title

• Respiratory Therapist

Location

• Waimea, HI

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care, including initiation and management of life support systems such as ventilators, arterial punctures, and adjustments to maintain optimal blood gas levels, in accordance with physician orders.
• Assist in cardiopulmonary resuscitation efforts, including airway management, manual ventilation, arterial blood gas sampling, and transfer ventilated patients to intensive care if needed.
• Assess and evaluate patients with respiratory disorders, recommending appropriate treatment modalities, medications, and therapy plans in collaboration with physicians.
• Administer prescribed treatments such as aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, and medication delivery, while monitoring patient responses and adjusting as necessary.
• Operate pulmonary function testing and pulse oximetry equipment, obtaining diagnostic data to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory therapies, treatment procedures, and disease management strategies.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety, infection control policies, and equipment sterilization protocols, ensuring a clean and safe environment.
• Participate in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs, providing patient education on disease management and oxygen conservation techniques.
• Support additional duties such as EEG electrode placement, sleep studies, equipment maintenance, and staff training, as required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Hawaii Respiratory Therapist license.
• Certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRTT) recognized by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Ability to perform complex respiratory procedures, including ventilator management and arterial blood sampling.
• Strong patient assessment skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous experience working in a hospital respiratory therapy unit.
• Experience with pediatric and neonatal respiratory care.
• Familiarity with sleep studies, electroencephalogram setup, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound clinical judgment.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment on beautiful Waimea, Hawaii.
• Play a vital role in patient care with a team dedicated to respiratory health and recovery.
• Supportive work culture that values professional growth and clinical excellence.