Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist

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Experience:

• 60 months of experience with 3 months worked in the last 12 months.

• Experience with Cerner is preferred.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a license (required for submission).

• No current placement allowed at Program: Medefis Program - Hawaii Health Systems Corp - Kauai Region.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Unit Details: Works in a hospital respiratory therapy unit with considerable independent clinical judgment. Cares for patients with respiratory diseases and disorders, including critically ill, pediatric, and neonatal patients. Initiates, monitors, and maintains mechanical ventilation and other life-support systems; performs emergency intubation, arterial punctures, ventilator adjustments, airway management, tracheostomy and endotracheal tube changes, and weaning support. Participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and patient transport requiring mechanical ventilation. Performs patient assessments, treatment recommendations, aerosol and nebulizer therapy, chest physiotherapy, pulmonary function testing, pulse oximetry, patient and family education, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, electroencephalogram electrode placement, and polysomnography/sleep studies. Provides initial instruction to outpatients at the hospital or in the home.

Shift & Scheduling: Must be flexible and may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

14 days maximum time off

1 Manager/Supervisor reference required from within the last 12 months

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or the alternative certification CRT

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist, Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: – –
• Shift Type: Variable
• Contract Date:
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3