Respiratory Therapist/ Pulmonary Function Technician - Cardiopulmonary (Big Island, Full-Time, 36, Day/Night)

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