Respiratory Therapist - $92/hr

JOB SUMMARY (LIST FORMAT) – RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (HAWAII RT LICENSE REQUIRED):

- INDEPENDENTLY ADMINISTERS RESPIRATORY TESTS AND TREATMENTS to patients with respiratory diseases and disorders, including critically ill, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
- INITIATES, MONITORS, AND MAINTAINS LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS (e.g., ventilators) for patients requiring continuous ventilation; performs emergency intubation and ventilator adjustments based on lab results and physician consultation.
- PARTICIPATES IN CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION as part of the resuscitation team, including airway management and manual ventilation during emergencies and patient transfers.
- ASSESSES AND EVALUATES PATIENTS with respiratory disorders; reviews clinical status, history, lab results, x-rays, and vital signs to recommend treatment methods directly to physicians.
- ADMINISTERS PRESCRIBED TREATMENTS AND MEDICATIONS, determining appropriate methods, monitoring patient responses, and documenting outcomes; communicates with patients and families to explain procedures and alleviate concerns.
- PERFORMS CHEST PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENTS (postural drainage, percussion, vibration) and monitors for adverse reactions, adjusting as necessary.
- OPERATES PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTING EQUIPMENT and performs basic respiratory screenings to assist in diagnosis and treatment planning.
- OPERATES AND MAINTAINS PULSE OXIMETRY MONITORS for spot-checking oxygen saturation and performs basic equipment maintenance.
- EDUCATES PATIENTS AND FAMILIES on respiratory treatments, disease processes, medication use, and equipment, both in hospital and outpatient/home settings.
- ENSURES ADHERENCE TO SAFETY AND INFECTION CONTROL POLICIES; maintains clean, organized, and safe patient care areas.
- MAINTAINS STRICT CONFIDENTIALITY of all patient and facility-related information.
- ASSISTS IN CARDIOPULMONARY REHABILITATION by instructing patients on disease management, peak flows, medication monitoring, and oxygen conservation exercises.
- PERFORMS EEG AND POLYSOMNOGRAPHY PROCEDURES (sleep studies) as required, including electrode placement and data acquisition for physician interpretation.
- CLEANS, STERILIZES, AND PERFORMS MINOR REPAIRS ON RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT; participates in training, record-keeping, and other assigned duties.
- WORKS FLEXIBLE SHIFTS, INCLUDING EVENINGS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must hold a current Hawaii Respiratory Therapy License.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
- Current BLS/BCLS certification.
- Experience with a variety of patient populations (critical, pediatric, neonatal) preferred.
- Must research local housing before applying.

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