Respiratory Therapist/Pulmonary Function Technician - Cardiopulmonary (Big Island, Full-Time, 36, D

Queen's Health System
Kamuela, HI, United States
Full-time

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

3 days ago
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