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