Respiratory Therapist II, Registered - Respiratory Therapy

Job Description

Founded in 1938, Wilcox Medical Center is a not-for-profit medical center dedicated to providing the Kauai community with accessible quality health care. The largest medical center on Kauai, 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 islands 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 Hawaii. Wilcox is part of Hawaii Pacific Health, one of the states 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 Hawaii.

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 Hawaiis people.

Location:Wilcox Medical Center, Lihue, HI

Work Schedule:Rotating - 12 Hours

Work Type:Per Diem

FTE: 0.475000

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining

Starting Hourly Rate: 44.96

Exempt:No

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 Hawaii 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

Hawaii Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. The pay rate, if displayed, is the minimum hourly rate for the position. 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.

PositionRespiratory Therapist II, Registered - Respiratory Therapy

CategoryRespiratory Care

Employment TypeEmployee

LocationWilcox Medical Center, Lihue, HI

Req ID20978