Respiratory Therapist (Cardiopulmonary)
Waimea, HI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist with 5+ years of experience and an active Hawaii RT license for a 13-week hospital assignment on the island of Kauai.

Details

• Hospital-based respiratory therapy unit
• Patient population includes critically ill, pediatric, and neonatal patients
• Procedures include mechanical ventilation management, arterial punctures, ABG analysis, chest physiotherapy, pulmonary function testing, pulse oximetry, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, EEG electrode placement, and polysomnography
• Shift flexibility required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active Hawaii Respiratory Therapist license required (license required if applicable)
• RRT or CRT credential recognized by the National Board of Respiratory Care
• Current BLS/BCLS certification
• Minimum 5 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Candidates should research housing availability on Kauai prior to applying, as options are limited

Additional Information

• Orientation spans two days: day one covers HR onboarding, safety, risk and quality management, and compliance education; day two is dedicated to EMR training
• Day one orientation begins at 10:00 AM
• Applies independent clinical judgment in accordance with physicians' orders across a broad range of respiratory care scenarios
• Responsibilities include initiating and managing life support ventilation, ventilator weaning consultation, endotracheal and tracheostomy tube management, and airway establishment during resuscitation
• Administers aerosol treatments, interprets lab and chest X-ray results, and documents all treatments and patient responses
• Provides patient and family education on respiratory therapy treatments, breathing exercises, aerosol therapy, and oxygen conservation techniques
• Supports cardiopulmonary rehabilitation services including disease process education and ABG interpretation instruction
• Maintains and performs minor repairs to respiratory therapy equipment and upholds infection control and safety standards