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Islands Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

<div>Under the direction of the Director of Respiratory Services:
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<li>A current, active license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist (RT) in the State of Hawaii.</li>
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<ul> <li>Initiates respiratory protocols and makes appropriate recommendations for treatment of care.

 &middot; Implements therapy for, and monitors residents while on continuous mechanical ventilators, Spontaneous Breathing Trial, BiPAP/CPAP, and high flow tracheostomy heaters.

 &middot; Utilizes the Masimo SafetyNet System and clinical data to assess cardiopulmonary status of residents.

 &middot; Assists in bedside bronchoscopy

 &middot; Assists in bedside Thoracentesis

 &middot; Evaluates ventilator dependent residents' readiness to wean.

 &middot; Evaluates tracheostomy residents&rsquo; readiness to be decannulated.

 &middot; Performs arterial punctures and analyzes iSTAT blood gas results as ordered and recommends appropriate treatment of care

 &middot; Monitor EtCO2 via masimo machine as necessary

 &middot; Coordinates and accompanies the transport of tracheostomy and ventilator residents to outpatient care appointments and HD treatment as needed.

 &middot; Performs airway management to include chest physiotherapy, vest therapy, cough assist therapy and tracheal suctioning.

 &middot; Performs tracheostomy care and changes tracheostomy tube as ordered.

 &middot; Documents pertinent information and clinical care in the electronic medical record using a tablet.

 &middot; Communicates pertinent patient information to physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and rehabilitation therapists as appropriate.

 &middot; Participates in resident rounds with Pulmonologist.

 &middot; Responds to and participates as the Team leader in the Rapid Response Team.

 &middot; Able to instruct and educate the resident and family on disease processes and treatments provided by Respiratory Therapy</li></ul></div>

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