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