ICU Respiratory Therapist — Critical Care

Kaiser Permanente; Oregon; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Oregon seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care under physician direction, collaborating with the care team to treat cardio-pulmonary disorders.

Responsibilities include acute care respiratory therapy, ventilator management for neonatal to adult patients, invasive and non-invasive diagnostics, patient education, and accurate medical record documentation. Must hold appropriate licensure and ASRT credentials.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient assessment, respiratory care and diagnostic techniques with infection control.
• Proficiency in adult, neonatal and pediatric ventilation and ABG analysis.
• Knowledge of standards in respiratory care practice and charting.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and airway management as part of the care team.
• Manage life-support equipment and invasive/non-invasive diagnostic testing.
• Develop and evaluate patient care plans in collaboration with nursing and medical staff.
• Educate patients and families; document care and outcomes accurately.
• Ensure equipment readiness, safety, and documentation for quality assurance.

Skills

Patient assessment

Respiratory care procedures

Diagnostic techniques

Infection control

Mechanical ventilation

Arterial blood gas analysis

Neonatal ventilation

Pediatric ventilation

Adult ventilation

Capnography

Medical record documentation

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Care program

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Oregon seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care under physician direction, collaborating with the care team to treat cardio-pulmonary disorders.

Responsibilities include acute care respiratory therapy, ventilator management for neonatal to adult patients, invasive and non-invasive diagnostics, patient education, and accurate medical record documentation. Must hold appropriate licensure and ASRT credentials.