Respiratory Therapist

Under the direction of the Director of Respiratory Services: A current, active license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist (RT) in the State of Hawaii. Initiates respiratory protocols and makes appropriate recommendations for treatment of care. · Implements therapy for, and monitors residents while on continuous mechanical ventilators, Spontaneous Breathing Trial, BiPAP/CPAP, and high flow tracheostomy heaters. · Utilizes the Masimo SafetyNet System and clinical data to assess cardiopulmonary status of residents. · Assists in bedside bronchoscopy · Assists in bedside Thoracentesis · Evaluates ventilator dependent residents' readiness to wean. · Evaluates tracheostomy residents’ readiness to be decannulated. · Performs arterial punctures and analyzes iSTAT blood gas results as ordered and recommends appropriate treatment of care · Monitor EtCO2 via masimo machine as necessary · Coordinates and accompanies the transport of tracheostomy and ventilator residents to outpatient care appointments and HD treatment as needed. · Performs airway management to include chest physiotherapy, vest therapy, cough assist therapy and tracheal suctioning. · Performs tracheostomy care and changes tracheostomy tube as ordered. · Documents pertinent information and clinical care in the electronic medical record using a tablet. · Communicates pertinent patient information to physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and rehabilitation therapists as appropriate. · Participates in resident rounds with Pulmonologist. · Responds to and participates as the Team leader in the Rapid Response Team. · Able to instruct and educate the resident and family on disease processes and treatments provided by Respiratory Therapy