Respiratory Therapist (Big Island, Full-Time, 36, Day/Night) Multiple Openings!

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

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