Respiratory Therapist / PFT - Cardiopulmonary (Big Island, Part-Time, 24)
- Queen's Health System
- Kamuela, Hawaii
- 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:**
**A. 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.
**B. 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
**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:**
**A. 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.
**B. 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
Job ID: 486094440
Originally Posted on: 7/19/2025
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