Pulmonary Function Lab Technologist
About The Position
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Assesses, observes, and reports pertinent and significant patient responses to treatments and/or procedures. Performs routine analysis and studies as requested. Demonstrate responsibility to prioritize and adjust plan of care or adapt to changing priorities and plan of care as delegated. Participates in appropriate patient/family teaching as designated per individual role. Maintains personal growth and development through in-services, educational programs, and workshops. Performs a variety of clinical interventions as specified in the department's competency/skills checklist, such as: Assist medical staff,. Fellows, and researchers in all respiratory-related procedures. Plans, implements, and evaluates complex Pulmonary/Respiratory procedures for patients, both IN and OUT-patients. Procedures may include FVC, FRC, DLCO, pre/post Bronchodilators, Methacholine Challenges, oxygen, humidity, and aerosol therapy, arterial blood gas interpretations and punctures. Tracks scope of problems to determine the needs for external repair and places service calls, when necessary, for all PFT Lab equipment. Performs other work-related duties as requested Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education Graduation from an approved two year respiratory therapist program is necessary. RRT or CRT Credentials by the N.B.R.C. is required. Current D.C. License. RPFT or PFT Credentials preferred Experience At least two years of previous PFT experience is preferred.
Requirements
- Graduation from an approved two year respiratory therapist program is necessary.
- RRT or CRT Credentials by the N.B.R.C. is required.
- Current D.C. License.
- At least two years of previous PFT experience is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- RPFT or PFT Credentials
Responsibilities
- Assesses, observes, and reports pertinent and significant patient responses to treatments and/or procedures.
- Performs routine analysis and studies as requested.
- Demonstrates responsibility to prioritize and adjust plan of care or adapt to changing priorities and plan of care as delegated.
- Participates in appropriate patient/family teaching as designated per individual role.
- Maintains personal growth and development through in-services, educational programs, and workshops.
- Performs a variety of clinical interventions as specified in the department's competency/skills checklist
- Assist medical staff, Fellows, and researchers in all respiratory-related procedures.
- Plans, implements, and evaluates complex Pulmonary/Respiratory procedures for patients, both IN and OUT-patients.
- Procedures may include FVC, FRC, DLCO, pre/post Bronchodilators, Methacholine Challenges, oxygen, humidity, and aerosol therapy, arterial blood gas interpretations and punctures.
- Tracks scope of problems to determine the needs for external repair and places service calls, when necessary, for all PFT Lab equipment.
- Performs other work-related duties as requested
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
