HI - RESPIRATORY Therapist

<p><strong>Allied Position Job Notes:</strong></p> <p>Travel or Local Allied Healthcare Professional needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available</p> <p><strong>Opportunity:</strong></p><p>Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist</p><p><strong>Job Details:</strong></p><p>• Work in the respiratory therapy unit of a hospital exercising considerable independent clinical judgment<br>• May be required to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays<br>• Must have Hawaii RT license before starting<br>• Initiate, monitor and maintain volume and pressure cycled respiration units for patients requiring continuous ventilation<br>• Perform emergency intubation and arterial punctures<br>• Evaluate laboratory results and make ventilator adjustments to maintain arterial blood gases within normal limits<br>• Participate in administering and initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation as part of the resuscitation team<br>• Assess and evaluate patients with respiratory disorders including critically ill, pediatric, and neonatal patients<br>• Administer age-specific treatments and communicate with patients and families<br>• Perform chest physiotherapy treatments including postural drainage, percussion and vibration<br>• Operate pulmonary function testing equipment to obtain respiratory process data<br>• Operate pulse oximetry monitors for spot checking SP02<br>• Provide patient and family education on respiratory therapy treatments<br>• Perform cardiopulmonary rehabilitation services with extensive patient teaching<br>• Conduct electroencephalogram procedures with electrode placement and monitoring<br>• Perform polysomnography for sleep studies<br>• Maintain equipment, perform routine record keeping, and participate in training programs<br>• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRTT) certification required<br>• Holiday pay based on hours worked on New Year&#39;s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day</p><p><strong>Facility:</strong></p><p>This healthcare facility operates a comprehensive respiratory therapy unit providing critical care services for patients with respiratory diseases and disorders. The facility offers advanced life support systems, pulmonary function testing, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation services, and specialized procedures including sleep studies and EEG monitoring. The organization maintains high standards for patient care and emphasizes the importance of independent clinical judgment in respiratory therapy practice.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong></p><p>Waimea, HI</p><p>Waimea offers a unique opportunity to work in paradise on the beautiful island of Kauai, known for its stunning natural landscapes and relaxed island lifestyle. The area provides an exceptional work-life balance with access to world-class beaches, hiking trails, and outdoor recreation opportunities year-round.</p>