Registered Respiratory Therapist (Part-Time, 36 Hours, Varied Shifts)

Job Description

About UsFounded in 1859 by Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV, The Queen’s Medical Center, originally named and still commonly referred to as Queen’s Hospital, is located in downtown Honolulu. With 575 acute care beds, it’s the largest private, nonprofit hospital in the city. Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCPs) are vital members of the Respiratory Care team, offering a unique skills set in the diagnosis, intervention, and management of patients with respiratory diseases and disorders. Our providers serve patients across all areas of the hospital, responding to emergent calls to manage life support equipment for patients who can’t breathe on their own. RCPs educate patients and families about lung disease so they can maximize their recovery. The Respiratory Care Services team at The Queen’s Medical Center offers services to provide the highest quality of care to patients with breathing problems. Our staff of skilled therapists serve a diverse population of patients and are supported by the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic equipment available. Awards & Recognitions The Queen’s Medical Center was named the #1 hospital in Hawai‘i in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Hospitals rankings. This marks the 12th straight year that Queen’s has earned the top spot. The annual Best Hospitals report is designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about choosing the right hospital for them. Queen’s was rated as “High Performing” in diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology, geriatrics, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonology, lung surgery, and urology. The Queen’s Medical Center has been reverified as a Level I Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons through August 2025. As the state’s designated trauma center, Queen’s plays a vital role in the State Trauma System and provides the highest level of patient care across the injury continuum from prevention through rehabilitation. Job Duties/Responsibilities Promotes best practice in respiratory care through the application of evidence based respiratory protocols that involve patient assessment, recommendation, education, intervention and communication with the health care team and within the State of Hawaii Respiratory Licensing Program scope of practice. Provides a broad spectrum of clinical procedures and monitoring for patients in the Intensive Care Units, Emergency Department, Operating Room, Special Procedure areas, inpatient and outpatient areas and all other areas as assigned. Supports operations, program expansion, performance improvement and research. Typical Physical Demands Essential: standing, walking, stooping/bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, squatting, twisting body, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking; assists in lifting usual weight of up to 50 pounds; pushing/pulling weight up to 50 pounds; carrying usual weight of up to 40 pounds; reaching above, at and below shoulder level; repetitive arm/hand motions; static gripping of an object for prolonged period; frequent gripping of an object. Occasional: sitting. Operates ventilators, specialty gas delivery systems, treatment equipment, blood gas analyzers, syringes, computer, and copier Typical Working Conditions Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions. Subjected to noise/vibration from ventilator alarms, mechanical percussors. Exposure to body fluids, communicable diseases, and nebulized medications. Exposure to floor spills. Exposure to irate patients. Minimum Qualifications Current Hawaii State license as a Respiratory Therapist. Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field preferred. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Current CPR certification at the Health Care Professional (BLS) level and Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS). Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. If not certified upon hire, must obtain within six (6) months of entrance into position. As of July 24, 2022, existing Respiratory Therapists must obtain certification by January 24, 2023 as a condition of employment. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred. Prior clinical experience in a critical care setting. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet

Shift: Rotating / Varied Shifts

Specialty Type: Cardiopulmonary

Sub Specialties: Respiratory Therapy

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