Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Kaiser Permanente; Oregon; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Clackamas, Oregon seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care under physician direction. You will assess patients, operate life-support equipment, and collaborate with the health care team to optimize cardio-pulmonary health.

Responsibilities include reading arterial blood gases, maintaining ventilator safety, providing education to patients and families, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience with neonatal, pediatric and adult ventilation and invasive/non-invasive monitoring.
• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care program.
• Current licensure as Respiratory Therapist in Oregon or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care under physician direction.
• Manage life-support equipment and artificial airways.
• Assess patient status and develop/assess care plans with the team.
• Educate patients and families; document medical records accurately.

Skills

Respiratory care

Ventilator management

ABG analysis

Infection control

Neonatal care

Education

RCP program

Tools

Ventilators

Capnographs

Oximeters

Transcutaneous monitors

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Clackamas, Oregon seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care under physician direction. You will assess patients, operate life-support equipment, and collaborate with the health care team to optimize cardio-pulmonary health.

Responsibilities include reading arterial blood gases, maintaining ventilator safety, providing education to patients and families, and ensuring accurate documentation.