Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children is Hawaii's only maternity, newborn and pediatric specialty hospital. It is well recognized as Hawaii's leader in the care of women, infants and children. With 253 beds, the not-for-profit hospital delivers 6,000 babies a year, and is also a medical teaching and research facility. Specialty services for patients throughout Hawaii and the Pacific Region include intensive care for infants and children, 24-hour emergency pediatric and adult care, critical care air transport and high-risk perinatal care. Over 1,400 employees and more than 700 physicians provide specialty care at Kapiolani. The hospital is home to the Kapiolani Women's Center and the Women's Cancer Center, and offers numerous community programs and services, such as specialty pediatric clinics, the Kapiolani Child Protection Center and the Sex Abuse Treatment Center.
The Respiratory Therapy team partners with health care professionals across the continuum of care to provide quality therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care for our patients with acute or chronic cardiopulmonary disorders. Our certified respiratory therapists are specialized in both cardiac and pulmonary nursing and medicine, and work with patients to improve lung function through exercises, special medications and the use of oxygen equipment. This experienced team incorporates evidence-based practice and state-of-the-art technologies in their practice to improve patient experience while at our hospitals and clinics.
The Respiratory Therapy Academy is for experienced or new graduate respiratory therapists who want to work with pediatrics and neonates. This program is designed to create an environment which provides participants support through the transition process from student, to novice, to advanced beginner, to independent practitioner. The program will be 24 weeks in duration and will require a two-year work commitment. There will be no time away (PTO) allowed or granted during the academy. Must be available for 8- or 12-hour rotating shifts during the program, as shifts vary based on both the facility scheduling practice and the preceptors' schedule.
Location: Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children, Honolulu, HI
Work Schedule: Rotating - 12 Hours
Work Type: Full Time Regular
FTE: 0.900000
Bargaining Unit: Hawaii Nurses Association
Exempt: No
Req ID 33019
Pay Range: 46.31 - 51.46 USD per hour
Category: Respiratory Care
Minimum Qualifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Current Hawai'i State Respiratory Therapist License. Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).
Preferred Qualifications: One (1) year respiratory care or related experience.
EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets
Hawai'i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. The pay rate, if displayed, is the minimum hourly rate for the position. Rate of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience and training, as well as internal peer equity.