RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Promotes best practice in respiratory care through the application of evidence based Respiratory Protocols and works within the State of Hawaii Respiratory Licensing Program scope of practice.
• Performs respiratory care for patients outside of the intensive care units.
• Supports operations, program expansion, performance improvement and research.
• May be assigned duties in other areas.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Essential: standing, walking, stooping/bending, climbing stairs, squatting, twisting body, seeing, hearing, speaking; reaching at and below shoulder level; repetitive arm/hand motions; frequent gripping of an object.
• Frequent: reaching above shoulder level, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods.
• Occasional: sitting, kneeling, lifting usual weight of up to 50 pounds; pushing/pulling usual weight of up to 50 pounds.
• Operates ventilators outside the inte...