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Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary (Big Island, Part-Time, 24)

Part-time

The Queen's Health Systems

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Kamuela, HI
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Respiratory Therapy License In The State Of HawaiiCurrent BLS-HCP CPR CertificationCurrent ACLS CPR CertificationCurrent PALS CPR CertificationNRP Certification Within 90 Days

Job overview

The Queen's Health Systems is hiring a Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary (Big Island, Part-Time, 24). The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory therapy and diagnostics to patients of all ages, following physician orders. This role involves operating various respiratory therapy equipment, including ventilators, gas delivery systems, treatment equipment, and blood gas analyzers. The position requires physical demands such as seeing, hearing, speaking, standing, walking, and lifting up to 35 pounds, and may involve exposure to safety hazards and infectious diseases.

Key focus areas include Provide respiratory therapy and diagnostics per physician order for patients of all ages.

Successful candidates bring Current Respiratory Therapy License In Hawaii, Current BLS-HCP, ACLS, And PALS CPR Certification, and NRP Certification Obtained Within 90 Days Of Start. Important skills include Respiratory Therapy, Diagnostics, Operates Ventilators, Operates Gas Delivery Systems, Operates Treatment Equipment, and Operates Blood Gas Analyzers.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Respiratory TherapyDiagnosticsOperates VentilatorsOperates Gas Delivery SystemsOperates Treatment EquipmentOperates Blood Gas AnalyzersOperates SyringesOperates ComputerOperates Copier

Qualifications

Current Respiratory Therapy License in the State of HawaiiCurrent BLS-HCP CPR CertificationCurrent ACLS CPR CertificationCurrent PALS CPR CertificationNRP Certification Within 90 Days3 Years Respiratory Therapy Experience2 Years Acute Care Experience Including Adults, Children, and Newborns

Full job description

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

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