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