PULMONARY FUNCTION COORD-RRT
About The Position
The Pulmonary Function Coordinator is a Registered Respiratory Therapist who performs pulmonary diagnostic examinations for the patient populations served. Testing includes spirometry and complete pulmonary function tests, and may include exercise and metabolic studies. The role may serve both inpatient and outpatient settings. The coordinator acts as a professional resource for physicians and other allied health professionals on the performance, documentation, and interpretation of pulmonary function tests. The role also provides education to students and instruction to patients, families, and caregivers about respiratory procedures and disease processes. The incumbent monitors and maintains quality-assurance records 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 certification.
- 1–3 years of job-related experience.
- Prior occupational 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
- Perform spirometry and complete pulmonary function tests for the patient populations served.
- Perform exercise and metabolic studies as applicable.
- Provide professional guidance to physicians and allied health professionals regarding pulmonary function test performance, documentation, and interpretation.
- Educate students and instruct patients, families, and caregivers about respiratory procedures and disease processes.
- Monitor and maintain quality-assurance records related to all aspects of testing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
