Cardio Pulmonary Technologist

Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota•Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

The Cardio Pulmonary Technologist performs a wide variety of infant and pediatric diagnostic tests that directly support patient care and help referring physicians obtain diagnoses and identify therapy options. The position works closely with neonatologists, pulmonologists, cardiologists, pediatricians, family practice providers, other referring physicians, nursing staff, patients, families, and others inside and outside the hospital. Duties may require working across campuses. Procedures include cardiorespiratory studies, such as pneumograms and memory monitor unit recordings; pulmonary function testing; hypoxic challenges; 6-minute walk tests; impedance pH testing; VO2 cardiopulmonary stress testing; and exercise stress tests. The Pulmonary Medicine department provides diagnostic, therapeutic respiratory care and respiratory care diagnostic services in a collaborative environment, while continually exploring new technologies and treatment options.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy school.
Current Minnesota State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
Current BLS Certification.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric experience.
RRT eligible or obtained.
CPFT or RPFT.
Asthma Educator Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform infant and pediatric diagnostic testing, including cardiorespiratory studies, pulmonary function testing, hypoxic challenges, 6-minute walk tests, impedance pH testing, VO2 cardiopulmonary stress testing, and exercise stress tests.
Obtain diagnostic information and support therapy options for referring physicians.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, patients, families, and other internal and external partners.
Work across campuses as required.