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RESPONSIBILITIESJOB 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