Supervisor - Respiratory Therapy

Hawaii Pacific Health; Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 111,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilcox Medical Center, part of Hawaii Pacific Health, seeks a Respiratory Therapy Supervisor in Kaua‘i. Lead the RT department, manage day-to-day operations, schedules, and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams.

Required: Hawaii RT license, NBRC RRT within 1 year, BLS & ACLS, and 3+ years of respiratory care experience. We offer a comprehensive rewards package and an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Current Hawaii Respiratory Therapy license.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC within one year of hire.
• Current BLS and ACLS CPR cards.
• Three years respiratory care or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Respiratory Therapy department.
• Schedule and assign department workload.
• Act as department resource and coordinate with care teams.
• Promote proactive and responsible leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Team coordination

Communication

Policy adherence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

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 Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, you will play an important leadership role in managing the day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling and assignment of department workload and acting as a all around resource. We are looking for someone proactive and responsible, with strong communications and planning skills and a commitment to creating a healthier Hawaii.

Location:

Wilcox Medical Center

Work Schedule:

Day - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time Regular

FTE:

1.000000

Bargaining Unit:

Non-Bargaining

Exempt:

Yes

Req ID

34577

Pay Range:

110,531.20 - 138,153.60 USD per hour

Category:

Management

Minimum Qualifications:

Current Hawaii Respiratory Therapy license. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within one (1) year of hire. Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) CPR cards. Three (3) years respiratory care or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field. Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Supervisory or lead experience.

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.