PULMONARY FUNCTION COORD-RRT

Premier Health • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist performing the role of Pulmonary Function Technologist-RRT is responsible for performing pulmonary diagnostic examinations including spirometry, complete pulmonary function tests and may include exercise and metabolic studies for patient populations served. This may include both inpatient and outpatient. This individual is a professional resource for physicians and other allied health professionals regarding the performance, documentation and interpretation of PFT’s. He/she is expected to provide education for students and instruction to patients, families and caregivers regarding respiratory procedures and disease processes. The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining records for quality assurance related to all aspects of testing.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Allied Health, with a major in Respiratory Care.
• Valid and Active Ohio License to practice Respiratory Care.
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist credential through the NBRC.
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist credential through the NBRC.
• BLS and ACLS required.
• 1-3 years of job-related experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist credential through the NBRC.
• Previous pulmonary function skills.
• Proficiency in exercise and metabolic testing.
• Experience providing patient instruction in smoking cessation, COPD or asthma management.

Responsibilities

• Performing pulmonary diagnostic examinations including spirometry and complete pulmonary function tests.
• Performing exercise and metabolic studies.
• Serving as a professional resource for physicians and allied health professionals regarding PFTs.
• Providing education for students.
• Instructing patients, families, and caregivers regarding respiratory procedures and disease processes.
• Monitoring and maintaining records for quality assurance related to all aspects of testing.

What This Job Offers

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