RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES :
Performs pulmonary physiologic testing, including but not limited to pulmonary functions and metabolic exercise testing.
Performs duties of a Respiratory Therapist.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Essential : seeing, hearing, speaking, standing, walking, stooping / bending, kneeling, squatting, twisting body, finger dexterity, carrying / lifting weight up to maximum 35 pounds, pushing / pulling weight up to maximum 50 pounds of force, reaching above, at and below shoulder level, repetitive arm / hand motions;
static gripping of an object.
Occasional : sitting.
Operates respiratory therapy equipment such as ventilators, gas delivery systems, treatment equipment, blood gas analyzers, etc.
syringes, and office type equipment such as computer and copier.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS :
Exposure to safety hazards, disease or contamination.
May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.
Exposure to infection and disease-bearing specimens; hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes; blood borne diseases.
Exposure to hazards from electrical / mechanical / power equipment; housekeeping / cleaning agents / chemicals; toxic chemicals.
Subjected to electrical and radiant energy hazards; flammable, explosive gases.
Subjected to varying and unpredictable situations.
May perform emergency care.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE :
Current Respiratory Therapy license in the State of Hawaii.
Registered Pulmonary Function Technician (RPFT) or Certified Pulmonary Function Technician (CPFT) certification by NBRC.
Current BLS-HCP, ACLS, and PALS CPR certification.
NRP certification obtained within 90 days of entrance into the position.
EXPERIENCE :
Three (3) years experience in all phases of respiratory therapy with a minimum of two (2) years acute care experience including adults, children, and newborns.
Two (2) years clinical experience in a pulmonary function laboratory, including gas exchange exercise testing, or other bronchial provocation testing procedures.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet