Lead Respiratory Therapist: Ventilation & Critical Care

Texas Health and Human Services Commission; Kealakekua (HI); Vor Ort; USD 51.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kona Community Hospital in Hawaii seeks a permanent full-time Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Therapy team. The role involves life-support ventilator management, patient assessments, and coordinating care with physicians.

Requirements include a baccalaureate degree in respiratory therapy, Hawaii license, and at least one year of experience. The facility offers an opportunity to contribute to critical care and patient education.

Qualifikationen

• Education: Baccalaureate degree in respiratory therapy from a CoARC/CAAHEP-accredited program.
• Experience: One year of respiratory therapy experience.
• License: Hawaii Respiratory Therapist license at appointment.
• Substitutions: AS degree + 2 years experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge/Abilities: up-to-date respiratory therapy techniques and patient education.

Aufgaben

• Initiate and monitor ventilation and life support systems as prescribed.
• Assess and treat patients with respiratory disorders and document results.
• Administer and adjust therapies; monitor clinical status and lab results.
• Provide patient/family education on treatments and devices.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to optimize care.
• Perform pulmonary function testing and oximetry as needed.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safety and infection control.
• Adhere to policies, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate treatment records and escalate concerns.

Kenntnisse

Respiratory care

Ausbildung

Baccalaureate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Jobbeschreibung

Kona Community Hospital in Hawaii seeks a permanent full-time Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Therapy team. The role involves life-support ventilator management, patient assessments, and coordinating care with physicians.

Requirements include a baccalaureate degree in respiratory therapy, Hawaii license, and at least one year of experience. The facility offers an opportunity to contribute to critical care and patient education.