Respiratory Therapist

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Waimea, HI

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Rotating Shifts (including evenings, weekends, and holidays)

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation for critically ill, pediatric, and neonatal patients; perform emergency intubation, arterial punctures, and ventilator adjustments to maintain arterial blood gases within normal limits
• Participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation as part of the resuscitation team, including airway management, manual ventilation, and initiation of mechanical ventilation when indicated
• Assess and evaluate patients with respiratory disorders, recommend treatment methods and modalities to physicians, and administer age-specific respiratory treatments including aerosol therapy and chest physiotherapy
• Operate pulmonary function testing equipment and pulse oximetry monitors; perform sleep studies (polysomnography) and electroencephalogram electrode placement as required
• Provide patient and family education on respiratory treatments, disease processes, breathing exercises, peak flow monitoring, and oxygen conservation techniques
• Adhere to safety and infection control policies, maintain a clean and well-stocked patient care environment, and maintain strict confidentiality of all facility-related information

Required Qualifications

• Active Hawaii Respiratory Therapist license (required prior to placement)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential recognized by the National Board of Respiratory Care, or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential recognized by the National Board of Respiratory Care
• Experience working with critically ill, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations
• Proficiency with mechanical ventilators, pulmonary function testing equipment, and pulse oximetry monitoring
• Knowledge of respiratory medications including proper dosages, actions, precautions, and expected side effects

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs including patient education on disease management and ABG interpretation
• Experience performing polysomnography in a sleep study setting
• Familiarity with electroencephalogram electrode placement and data acquisition procedures

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice the full scope of respiratory therapy in a hospital setting, including advanced critical care and specialized diagnostic services
• Contract placement in a unique and desirable Hawaii location with a diverse and clinically challenging patient population