PFT Lead Technician

Pulmonary Associates of Richmond, Inc. • Richmond, VA

6h

About The Position

PAR is seeking a dynamic Full-Time PFT Lead Technician for our West Broad location.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• At least 2 years of experience in respiratory therapy.
• 1+ years of experience in a healthcare setting required.
• RRT or CPFT is required.
• Virginia State Respiratory Therapist license is required.
• Knowledge of pulmonary diseases and medications
• Knowledge of Pulmonary Associates’ employment policies
• Knowledge of medical office protocols and procedures
• Knowledge of medical insurance and DME company requirements
• Knowledge of insurance coverage, Medicaid, and Medicare.
• Knowledge and experience in supervision and management.
• Skill in learning new computer software and web-based applications.
• Skill in coordinating and supervising workflow.
• Skill in conflict resolution and de-escalating tense situations.
• Skill in administering pulmonary function testing and other related care and treatments.
• Skill in keying information into computer programs and databases accurately.
• Skill in using computer software in a Windows environment.
• Skill in using Microsoft Excel and Allscripts or similar EMR.
• Ability to coach, counsel, and motivate employees.
• Ability to work under deadlines and stress.
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent situations.
• Ability to effectively communicate face to face, on the phone, and in writing emails and EMR messages.
• Ability to adapt to changes in policies, processes, and systems.
• Ability to use good judgment.
• Ability to identify and solve problems and make suggestions for process improvements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, providers, and administration.

Nice To Haves

• PFT clinical experience preferred.
• 1+ years of management and/or training experience in healthcare preferred.
• Allscripts PM and EMR experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage all PFT lab schedules. Arrange coverage for vacations and same day callouts.
• Supervise daily workflow and make changes where needed to ensure PFT lab runs efficiently.
• Monitor lab processes and policies for compliance, communicate changes to employees, and make suggestions for improvement to Director of Operations.
• Provide guidance, direction, and support to PFT lab employees on routine and non-routine issues.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new PFT employees.
• Arrange and/or facilitate new employee training.
• Coordinate and monitor employee work schedules, lunch times, break times, PTO requests etc. to ensure labs are adequately staffed.
• Evaluate testing of PFT employees; provide coaching and counseling as needed.
• Coordinate student externships with HR.
• Order supplies and inventory.
• Trouble shoot computer, phone, and other technology problems that may occur. Oversee maintenance contract for PFT machines. Ensure upgrades to computer system occur.
• Hold quarterly meetings with PFT staff to discuss departmental needs.
• Meet quarterly with Director of Operations and office managers to review any needs of PFT labs.
• Complete special projects such as needed.
• Provide coverage for PFT labs if short staffed.
• Adhere to Pulmonary Associates’ standards of excellent customer service to patients, caregivers, providers, coworkers, and those outside of Pulmonary Associates at all times.
• Adhere to HIPAA policies and procedures in order to protect patient privacy and security.
• Perform other duties as assigned by provider, supervisor, or member of Administration.
• Administers pulmonary function testing, including spirometry, flow volume loops with and without bronchodilator, DLCO, nitrogen washout, and plethysmography.
• Administers six-minute walk test, 02 therapy, and Nebulizer treatment.
• Reviews pulmonary function studies with medical students, medical staff, and physicians.
• Educates patients regarding pulmonary medications and use of oxygen.
• Coordinates clinic schedules for pulmonary physicians and for special tests within the clinic and outlying facilities
• Maintains pulmonary function equipment and associated supplies.
• Completes reports for pulmonary function tests and distributes to ordering physicians.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree