Respiratory Therapist

Description:  

Monitors and ensures proper operation and functioning of respiratory therapy equipment. Monitors patients physiological parameters during therapy. Administers medical gases and aerosolized drugs.

   

• Initiates therapy under a Physicians order and makes appropriate recommendations for modalities of Therapy.


• Implements therapy for, and monitors patients while on continuous mechanical ventilators and all modes of positive pressure breathing devices.


• Utilizes clinical and other data to assess cardiopulmonary status of patients. 


• Assists in intubation. 


• Provides bedside spirometry. 


• Evaluates ventilator dependent patients' readiness to wean.


• Administers humidified medical gases as ordered by practitioners with authority to prescribe.


• Interprets blood gas results.


• Consults attending physician/practitioner regarding appropriate therapy. 


• Performs arterial punctures. 


• Withdraws blood samples from indwelling lines.


• Provides ventilatory support during special procedures.


• Coordinates transport of ventilatory equipment.


• Implements and monitors care of patients on heated aerosols and CPAP as per practitioner order.


• Develops good working relationships with laboratory, x-ray, infection control, nursing, physicians and other healthcare workers to maintain optimum total patient care.


• Cleans and maintains all respiratory therapy equipment.


• Assists in maintaining adequate inventory of respiratory supplies. 


• Conducts quality control tests on all respiratory equipment.


• Maintains equipment in safe, workable order; Requests repair when necessary.


• Participates in continuous quality improvement teams as required.


• Monitors esophageal pressures, swan ganz catheter data, CVP, arterial blood pressures, electrolytes, fluid balance and intravascular volumes as they pertain to respiratory patients.


• Performs chest physiotherapy, manual ventilation and suctioning.


• Positions patients to facilitate respiration.


• Performs tracheostomy care and mouth care on intubated/trached patients.


• Changes tracheostomy tube as ordered.


• Performs electroencephalogram as ordered.


• This includes taking measurements of the head, placement of electrodes, acquisition of data, monitoring of vital signs.


• Performs polysomnography as ordered for sleep studies.


• Documents pertinent information in medical record.


• Documents care provided in medical record.


• Monitors disease processes, arterial and venous catheter placement and endotracheal tube placement via chest x-ray.


• Communicates pertinent patient information to physicians, practitioners and nurses as appropriate.


• Participates in patient rounds with Pulmonologist/Intensivist/Neonatologist.


• Responds to and participates in Code Blue as part of Code team/RRT Team.


• Able to instruct patient and family on disease processes and treatments provided by Respiratory Therapy in accordance with the hospital patient/family education policies and procedures.


• Assumes on-call status as needed.


• Other duties as assigned.







































 

 

Primary Location: Hawaii,Wailuku,Maui Memorial - Wailuku Tower Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Variable Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM Working Hours End: 11:59 PM Job Schedule: Per Diem Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-MHS-01|NUE|Non Union Employee Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER - Respiratory Therapy - 3601 Pay Range: $38.83 - $44.65 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. Travel: No On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
 

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