CARDIO PULMONARY TECH- POOL (Temple Hospital)

Temple University Health System • Philadelphia, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardio-Pulmonary Technologist performs routine pulmonary function testing (spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity, airway resistance, thoracic gas volume, respiratory muscle strength, arterial puncture). Performs routine exercise studies such as O2 titration and 6 minute walk, invasive deadspace measurement, resting energy expenditure, and assists with invasive procedures.

Requirements

• 1 Year experience in pulmonary function testing, arterial blood collection, experience in bronchoscopy assistance and blood gas analysis.
• BLS - Basic Life Support
• CPFT - Cert Pulmonary Function Tech or CRT - Cert Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities

• Performs routine pulmonary function testing (spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity, airway resistance, thoracic gas volume, respiratory muscle strength, arterial puncture).
• Performs routine exercise studies such as O2 titration and 6 minute walk, invasive deadspace measurement, resting energy expenditure.
• Assists with invasive procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree