Respiratory Therapist / Pulmonary Function Technician (Big Island, Part-Time, 24)

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