Respiratory Therapist Job in Waimea, HI

You will work as a Respiratory Therapist in the respiratory therapy unit at Kauai Veteran's Memorial Hospital, where you will exercise considerable independent clinical judgment in patient care. This is a flex-shift position with a 91-day contract beginning July 6, 2026. You will earn $3,358 per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Initiate, monitor, and maintain volume and pressure cycled respiration units for patients requiring continuous ventilation
• Perform emergency intubation and arterial punctures
• Evaluate laboratory results and make ventilator adjustments to maintain arterial blood gases within normal limits
• Participate in administering and initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation as part of the resuscitation team
• Assess and evaluate patients with respiratory disorders, including critically ill, pediatric, and neonatal patients
• Administer age-specific treatments and communicate with patients and families
• Perform chest physiotherapy treatments including postural drainage, percussion, and vibration
• Operate pulmonary function testing equipment to obtain respiratory process data
• Operate pulse oximetry monitors for spot checking SpO2
• Provide patient and family education on respiratory therapy treatments
• Perform cardiopulmonary rehabilitation services with extensive patient teaching
• Conduct electroencephalogram procedures with electrode placement and monitoring
• Perform polysomnography for sleep studies
• Maintain equipment, perform routine record keeping, and participate in training programs

Requirements:

• Current Hawaii Respiratory Therapist license required before starting
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRTT) certification required
• Willingness to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Holiday pay is provided based on hours worked on New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.