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

RESPONSIBILITIES

**I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:**

Provides respiratory therapy and diagnostics per physician order for patients of all ages.

**II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: All essential designated by frequency.**

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.

**III. 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.

**IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**

**A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:**

Current Respiratory Therapy license in the State of Hawaii.

Current BLS-HCP, ACLS, and PALS CPR certification.

NRP certification obtained within 90 days from date 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet