Respiratory Therapist - MMMC - Variable 36hrs

Job Summary:

Monitors and ensures proper operation and functioning of respiratory therapy equipment. Monitors patients physiological parameters during therapy. Administers medical gases and aerosolized drugs.

Essential Responsibilities:

+ Initiates therapy under a Physicians order, and makes appropriate recommendations for modalities of Therapy.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

+ Completion of a clinical rotation in critical care/intensive care environment, to include care of respiratory needs of acutely ill patients.

Education

+ Associates degree with major in Respiratory Therapy OR a certificate of completion from a Respiratory Care Program.

License, Certification, Registration

+ Respiratory Therapist License (Hawaii) required at hire

+ Neonatal Resuscitation Program required at hire from American Academy of Pediatrics

+ Basic Life Support required at hire

+ Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate within 3 months of hire from National Board of Respiratory Care

Additional Requirements:

+ Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in written communication, oral communication, interpersonal relations, customer service, decision making, problem solving, and teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience with NICU (neonatal intensive care) and cardiac surgery patient.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Respiratory Therapist - MMMC - Variable 36hrs

LOCATION: Wailuku, Hawaii

REQNUMBER: 1252690

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.