Respiratory Therapist II, Registered - Respiratory Therapy

Hawaii Pacific Health; Lihue (HI); Presencial; USD 71.000 - 79.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Hawaii Pacific Health in Kaua‘i is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist II to deliver professional respiratory therapy care to patients and families at Wilcox Medical Center. This per diem position requires strong communication and teamwork as you support cardiorespiratory services across the care continuum.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, ongoing collaboration with care teams, and a commitment to delivering high-quality health care to Hawai‘i’s people.

Formación

• RRT certification by NBRC and Hawai‘i Respiratory Therapist License.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS CPR Cards.

Responsabilidades

• Provide professional respiratory therapy care to patients and families.
• Serve as a technical resource on all aspects of respiratory care.
• Demonstrate strong communication and patient-care skills in a team-oriented environment.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Patient care

Educación

NBRC RRT Certification

Hawaii Respiratory Therapist License

Descripción del empleo

Founded in 1938, Wilcox Medical Center is a not-for-profit medical center dedicated to providing the Kaua‘i community with accessible quality health care. The largest medical center on Kaua‘i, it is a state-of-the-art acute care facility with a full suite of services offering 30 specialties and programs, including cardiology, emergency, family practice, gastroenterology, health management, internal medicine, neurology, OB-GYN, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics and urology. Its 18-bed emergency department serves as the island’s Primary Stroke Center. The medical center also has four birthing suites, seven intensive care beds and 20 same-day surgery beds. Wilcox is the first American College of Surgeons-verified Level III Trauma Center in the state of Hawai‘i. Wilcox is part of Hawai‘i Pacific Health, one of the state’s leading health care systems and a not-for-profit health care organization with medical centers, clinics, physicians and other caregivers working together to create a healthier Hawai‘i.

The Respiratory Therapy team partners with health care professionals across the continuum of care to provide quality therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care for our patients with acute or chronic cardiopulmonary disorders. Our certified respiratory therapists are specialized in both cardiac and pulmonary nursing and medicine, and work with patients to improve lung function through exercises, special medications and the use of oxygen equipment. This experienced team incorporates evidence-based practice and state-of-the-art technologies in their practice to improve patient experience while at our hospitals and clinics.

As the Registered Respiratory Therapist II, you will help to provide professional, compassionate respiratory therapy care to patients and their families, including the delivery of cardiorespiratory and related services. You will also serve as a technical resource on all aspects of respiratory care. We are looking for someone with great communications and patient care skills, the ability work in collaboratively in a team-oriented atmosphere and a commitment to delivering the highest quality health care to Hawai‘i’s people.

Location: Wilcox Medical Center

Work Schedule: Rotating - 12 Hours

Work Type: Per Diem

FTE: 0.475000

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining

Exempt: No

Req ID 34597

Pay Range: 51.52 - 57.24 USD per hour

Category: Respiratory Care

Minimum Qualifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS) CPR Cards. Current Hawai‘i Respiratory Therapist License.

Preferred Qualifications: One (1) year respiratory care or related experience. One (1) year experience in respiratory care with blood gas analysis and EKG.

EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets

Hawai‘i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. Rate of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience and training, as well as internal peer equity.