Essential Responsibilities:
- Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Complies with organizational rules, policies and procedures pertaining to Accreditation and Licensing (e.g., TJC, CAC Title 22, Safety, Infection Control, etc.).
- Treats all patients in accordance with the Patients Bill of Rights; maintains the privacy and confidentiality of both members and employees with regards to medical records and communication regarding disease, conditions and status.
- Provides direct/indirect care and service to patient/member groups (neonatal, pediatric and adult ages and classifications).
- Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in delivering services to patients of the age group served.
- Participates in patient care rounds as an active member of the critical care team.
- Maintains knowledge of admitting diagnosis and pulmonary pathophysiology for assigned patients; performs patient assessment and provides appropriate therapy.
- Evaluates and utilizes clinical data.
- Evaluates and documents patient response to all respiratory therapy.
- Provides treatment services such as: oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and humidification, mechanical ventilation and physiotherapy and emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Provides assessment of patients condition including obtaining a brief respiratory history, auscultation of the chest by stethoscope and performing spirometry, recording findings in the patients chart.
- Draws arterial blood from patient for blood gas analysis.
- Maintains and operates blood gas analyzers.
- Transports patients requiring respiratory assistance.
- Transports may be made within the medical center or to other medical center locations.
- Performs other duties as required.
- Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy. KP Service Standards: Follows established service standards as set forth in LMPs ABCs. That is, Take Initiative, Take Responsibility, Take Care, and Take Pride. Demonstrate compliance in all above four areas. Examples: make a positive first impression, protect patient privacy and confidentiality, assume ownership, resolve conflict, show respect, maintain your environment, and support your team.
- Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Registered Respiratory Therapist or Registry eligible with one year current experience.
- Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
Education
- Graduate of a 2- year Respiratory Care Accrediting Board (RCAB) approved school of Respiratory Care.
License, Certification, Registration
- Respiratory Care Practitioner License (California)
- Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
- N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
- N/A
