Respiratory Therapist / PFT - Cardiopulmonary

JOB 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 di...