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

About Us

Queen's North Hawai'i Community Hospital is a 35-bed rural acute care hospital located in Waimea (Kamuela), Hawaii Island. More than 300 employees and over a dozen employed physicians staff the main hospital, as well the outpatient clinics located in the Lucy Henriques Medical Center, at our Primary Care Clinic located near Longs Drugs, and at our Specialty Clinic located in the Parker Ranch Center.

Queen's North Hawai'i Community Hospital is an affiliate of The Queen's Health Systems since 2014. The Queen's Health Systems 'ohana includes over 9,000 employees and more than 1,400 physicians with 1,000 specialists statewide. We are the largest private healthcare system in Hawai'i and dedicated to improving the health of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai'i. We're working to fulfill the mission of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services.

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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 Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet

Your Health. Our Legacy

Our Mission: To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai'i.

Our Values:
C ompassion guides our actions
A loha inspires us in all that we do
R espect and understanding are essential for the dignity of all
E xcellence is our quest