Medicine Respiratory Therapist (Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)

University of Maryland Emergency Medicine • Baltimore, MD

20d

About The Position

This position will provide spirometry testing to adult patients for screening
for lung disease. They will provide this testing in keeping with a schedule that
is developed and approved by the physician staff of the Division of Occupational
and Environmental Medicine. Testing will be provided under the direction of the
physician faculty of the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
The position will provide primary analysis of a patient’s ability to complete
spirometry and tolerance of the testing process. The position will maintain all
clinical testing equipment in keeping with all professional standards. The
position will participate in all education and training for the clinical scope
of service and FPI’s mandatory annual competencies and any other training deemed
necessary to maintain quality and standards by the Division Head and/or Division
Administrator.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform spirometry (a kind of pulmonary function testing) to patients
undergoing contractual evaluations by staff of the Division of Occupational
and Environmental Medicine.
Assures appropriate operation of spirometry testing equipment and notifies
physician staff of operational and maintenance needs.
Provides and maintains patient testing in keeping with the division faculty’s
standards and needs.
 Responds promptly and effectively to physicians and other healthcare
providers.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conduct spirometry testing according to ATS/ERS standards using spirometer
Coach and prepare patients to obtain high-quality, reproducible results
Equipment setup, calibration, and infection control
Documentation, data management, and follow-up communication
Professional standards and teamwork

Note:  The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative
summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job.  Incumbents
perform other related duties as assigned.  Specific duties and responsibilities
may vary based upon departmental needs.

Requirements

• Graduate from an approved Respiratory Therapy program
• Must possess a Maryland Respiratory Therapy Practitioner License
• Pulmonary Functions Testing training or experience
• Experienced in performing spirometry and completion of at least 20 tests over the last 24 months
• Pulmonary Functions Testing training or experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform spirometry (a kind of pulmonary function testing) to patients undergoing contractual evaluations by staff of the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
• Assures appropriate operation of spirometry testing equipment and notifies physician staff of operational and maintenance needs.
• Provides and maintains patient testing in keeping with the division faculty’s standards and needs.
• Responds promptly and effectively to physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Conduct spirometry testing according to ATS/ERS standards using spirometer
• Coach and prepare patients to obtain high-quality, reproducible results
• Equipment setup, calibration, and infection control
• Documentation, data management, and follow-up communication
• Professional standards and teamwork

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees