Honolulu, Hawaii
Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Opening in Honolulu, Hawaii - Respiratory Therapist - RRT - FULL TIME The Care Center of Honolulu ? Honolulu, HI
Ventilator Supported Care in a Community Setting
The Care Center of Honolulu is first facility in Hawaii to provide mechanical ventilator respiratory care services to skilled nursing facility residents. We are the largest facility that operates a 37 bed Ventilator Care Unit that admits only the adult population. We employ a staff of Registered Respiratory Therapists to perform the respiratory care services for our residents with a tracheostomy and those that are ventilator part of the community for over 35 years The Care Center of Honolulu has an opportunity available for a Respiratory Therapist ? Full time ? in our Ventilator Care Unit. This is a fantastic opportunity to serve those in need of respiratory care and make a difference in the fastest growing arena of healthcare
Position Summary: As a leader in the Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care industry in Hawaii, we are currently seeking a qualified compassionate Respiratory Therapist to join our team of energetic and dedicated professionals. The purpose of this position is to evaluate, treat, document respiratory care for residents in a skilled nursing facility environment with impaired mental, respiratory and pulmonary function due to disease process; including residents with tracheotomy and residents who are ventilator dependent, and participate in the interdisciplinary team meetings as Hours: Full Time (40 hours per week). Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet the operational needs of the Ventilator Care Unit. Rotating 8 hour shifts required. Non-bargaining, non exempt position.
Requirements: . Energetic and compassionate personality to make a difference in the lives of our resident. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and Hawaii State license as a Respiratory Therapist.
Experience: One year of respiratory care clinical experience with tracheostomy and ventilator patients in a long term care or a hospital facility. New graduates are welcomed.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Ability to relate positively, compassionately and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff. Possess special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with long term care ventilator dependent residents and the elderly. Must be able to conduct and prescribe treatments of a routine nature which include suctioning, trach care, aerosol administration, Passy-Muir valve education, mechanical ventilation and other modalities associated with respiratory care. Mechanically inclined with technical ability to handle respiratory equipment according to standard procedures. Must be competent and able to take a lead during Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. Ability to demonstrate strong clinical skills and adapt to a flexible work schedule. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly and emotionally upset people.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Location:
Honolulu, HI
Required education:
Associate
Required experience:
Respiratory Therapist: 1 year
Required license or certification:
RRT
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