LOCATION : KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSP | Respiratory Therapy POSITION STATUS : 1.00 | Temporary SALARY RANGE : BU13 | SR20 (KAUA'I REGION SALARY STRUCTURE) SALARY RATE: $61,284.00 - $104,000.00 (Annual Salary) based on the FTE SHORTAGE DIFFERENTIAL: YES JOB DUTIES : This is a regional position located in the Respiratory Therapy (RT) department of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i.
The HHSC Kaua’i Region encompasses Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) and Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), both designated as critical access hospitals (CAH), as well as the Kaua’i Region Clinics and its affiliated entities.\ The RT department delivers comprehensive services to residents and patients experiencing impairments and functional limitations related to breathing and overall health status due to injury, disease, or other factors.
Our services are provided in strict compliance with regulations set forth by Medicaid, Medicare, the Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA), The Joint Commission (TJC), the Office of Healthcare Assurance (OHCA), and other relevant regulatory and private agencies. The Respiratory Therapist III operates within the respiratory therapy unit of a hospital, utilizing independent clinical judgment to apply scientific knowledge and theory to address complex respiratory care challenges in alignment with providers' orders.
This role involves the autonomous administration of respiratory tests and treatments for patients with respiratory diseases and disorders, including critically ill, pediatric, and neonatal cases. The position requires flexibility to work rotating shifts, encompassing evenings, weekends, holidays, call-backs, and stand-by duties, and may necessitate reporting to other facilities within the Kaua’i Region as directed by the supervisor to meet operational needs and ensure patient care requirements are fulfilled.
This position reports to the Respiratory Therapist IV, position no. 59205, or its designee. THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently.
In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree in respiratory therapy from a school of respiratory therapy approved at the time of graduation by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must have progressively responsible work experience of the types and quantities described below: RESPIRATORY THERAPY
One (1) year of experience required. Professional experience as a Respiratory Therapist under medical supervision. The experience must have equipped the applicant with a full professional understanding of the evaluation, test, and treatment of respiratory therapy problems and the ability to develop and modify individual patient care plans.
For level III, at least one year of experience must have been comparable to the next lower level in this series. LICENSE REQUIRED: A valid license with the State of Hawaii as a Respiratory Therapist at the time of appointment; possession of a current, valid State of Hawai'i driver's license type #3 preferred.
- Possession of current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) issued from the American Heart Association (AHA) and the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). Applicants are required to obtain necessary certifications within three (3) months of employment if their certifications are not current. SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED: An associate degree in respiratory therapy from a program approved at the time of graduation by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and two (2) years of professional experience as a Respiratory Therapist under medical supervision may substitute for a baccalaureate degree in respiratory therapy. Excess work experience as described under the Experience Requirement which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree in Respiratory Therapy may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic principles and practices of respiratory therapy; respiratory therapy treatment procedures; operation of respiratory therapy equipment; monitoring patients; charting observations, evaluation and testing procedures, treatment techniques including use and modifications of appropriate therapy equipment, performing or participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and methods of instructing patients and/or family members; current treatment techniques including use and modifications of appropriate therapy equipment; departmental rules and regulations, hospital policies and procedures, Medicare/Medicaid/the Joint Commission and other regulated guidelines for the provision of Respiratory Therapy services; provision of respiratory services, general union contract agreement practices and general principles of management, supervision and public relations.
- ABILITY TO: Apply the principles, methods and techniques of respiratory therapy; select and use evaluating and diagnostic procedures effectively; prepare treatment plans; deal effectively with patients and other individuals; operate standard respiratory therapy equipment and make minor adjustments and repairs; keep records and prepare reports and instruct patients and others in the application of respiratory therapy procedures; o independently apply principles, methods and techniques of respiratory therapy; instruct patients and others in the application of respiratory therapy procedures; and supervise lower level respiratory therapy personnel; Be an open ended thinker; good listener and communicator; non-judgmental and positive attitude; motivates; team player; work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, call backs, and stand-by; report to other facilities within Kaua’i Region as deemed necessary by the supervisor. ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices QUALITY OF
Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities.
If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.
MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted. CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.
S. and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL
- Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship. MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically, and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. If a job, offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks. IMPORTANT APPLICATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Administrative Review, subsequent appeals : If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include: 1) The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2) the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is statute or rule violation, and 3) any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Compliant and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board. CONTACT INFORMATION : KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSP is located at 4643 Waimea Canyon Drive, Waimea, HI 96796. For employment opportunities, please contact KVMH: (808) 338
- 9425 | SMMH: (808) 823
- 4116, email: kauaijobs@hhsc.org or visit our website at https://www.hhsc.org/. Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at KVMH: (808) 338
- 9425 | SMMH: (808) 823
- 4116, kauaijobs@hhsc.org.