Description

Job Summary:

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

Essential Responsibilities:

• 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 the physician.
• Interprets blood gas results. Consults attending physician 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 physicians 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.
• 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.
• Assumes on-call status as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Twelve (12) months experience or all requirements for Respiratory Therapist.
• Functions independently with minimal supervision on inpatient units and Adult Critical Care Units.

Education

• Associates degree with major in respiratory therapy.
• Documentation of highest level of education achieved must be provided.

License, Certification, Registration

• Respiratory Therapist License (Hawaii)
  

• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
  

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 12 months of hire
  

• Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate from National Board of Respiratory Care
  

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in written communication, oral communication, interpersonal relations, customer service, decision making, problem solving, and teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cardiac surgery patient.

Primary Location: Hawaii,Honolulu,Moanalua Ancillary Building
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 12:00 AM
Working Hours End: 12:00 PM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-HI-08|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Moanalua Medical Center - Respiratory Therapy - 1201
Pay Range: $47.42 - $47.42 / hour Kaiser Permanente is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills and geographic location along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure that pay equity is achieved and maintained across Kaiser Permanente. 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. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
Requisition #: 1389857

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