Respiratory Therapist I-III (90% FTE)

Job Description

Join Hilo Benioff Medical Center and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaii. 

As a Respiratory Therapist for Hilo Benioff Medical Center, you will play a critical role in delivering advanced respiratory care to a diverse patient population, including critically ill, pediatric, and neonatal patients. This position offers the opportunity to work independently while collaborating closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams in a dynamic hospital setting. This role requires strong clinical judgment, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative healthcare environment. 

Now's a great time to join HBMC! We are looking forward to the addition of 55 more beds in the near future, including a new 19-bed Intensive Care Unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently assess, treat, and manage patients with respiratory disorders, including administering therapies and interpreting diagnostic results
• Initiate, monitor, and manage life support systems such as mechanical ventilation, including ventilator adjustments and airway management
• Respond to emergencies as part of the resuscitation team, including performing CPR, intubation support, and patient stabilization
• Conduct pulmonary function testing, pulse oximetry monitoring, and assist with sleep studies and other specialized diagnostics
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatments, and home care techniques
• Ensure compliance with infection control, safety standards, and regulatory requirements while maintaining accurate documentation

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC or CAAHEP-accredited program; or equivalent combination of education and experience, OR
  • Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC or CAAHEP-accredited program and 2 years of additional professional experience may be accepted with additional experience or required credentials, OR
  • Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC or CAAHEP-accredited program and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification may substitute for the bachelor's degree requirement
• Respiratory therapy experience under medical supervision:
  • Respiratory Therapist I: 0 years required
  • Respiratory Therapist II: ½ year required
  • Respiratory Therapist III: 1 year required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential may substitute for 2 years of respiratory therapy experience.

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid State of Hawaii Respiratory Therapist license at time of hire
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the NBRC
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 6 months of hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months and maintained thereafter

Company Description

As the Big Island’s leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, the East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), consisting of Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka'a Hospital, Ka′u Hospital, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, East Hawaii Medical Group and East Hawaii Health Pharmacy, delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 290 beds and more than 1,900 employees. Our medical staff is comprised of 250 physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. East Hawaii Health is our network of clinics offering primary and specialty care. Hilo Benioff Medical Center functions as a Level III Trauma Center, which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state, providing 24-hour care and serving more than 50,000 patients annually. Honoka'a Hospital and Ka′u Hospital are designated as Critical Access Hospitals. To learn more about the East Hawaii Region, please watch our Video Yearbook or visit www.hbmc.org, www.honokaahospital.org or www.kauhospital.org.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years*
• 21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year*
• 21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year*
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in the State of Hawaii’s retirement system
• Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs

* Rates listed for paid holidays, vacation and sick days are for 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8 hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance is available for this position.

Benefits

This position is FLSA non-exempt (eligible for overtime) in accordance with the HGEA collective bargaining agreement.

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About Hilo & The Big Island

Hilo is located on the east side of the island of Hawaii, and has a quaint, old-Hawaii, small town atmosphere. Our island offers amazing rainforests, waterfalls and beaches. The hospital staff is community-oriented and strive to provide competent and compassionate care to every patient that enters our doors. The area is home to the Hawaii Community College, University of Hawaii, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, excellent schools and convenient shopping.

Pre-Employment Assessments for External Candidates

As part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants (job applicants NOTemployed by HHSC’s East Hawaii Region) are required to complete pre-employment assessments shortly after application submission. If you are not an employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, you will receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessments within two days of receipt of the request. 

Pre-Employment Health Requirements

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen.  The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

Shift Details

Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.

Shortage Differential

Compensation for this position includes a shortage differential.

Hire Above the Minimum

This position is being hired above the minimum step.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.