Pulmonary Function Specialist - Casual

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview has a Casual Pulmonary Function Specialist opening at M Health Fairview Clinics & Surgery Center. Shifts are on weekdays, 7:30am-4:00pm, or 8:00am-4:30pm. This role does not require weekends or holidays. Regardless of role, we recognize that every member of our team is vital! The Pulmonary Function Specialist is primarily responsible for performing complete pulmonary function studies. In addition, this role provides patient education for the UMN Health Pulmonary Function Laboratory.

Requirements

Two-year degree in medical or science field or RCP (CPFT is required by the end of the first year)
CPFT Requirements - You need an associate degree (or higher) from an entry into practice respiratory therapy education program OR You need to be a CRT or RRT credentialed by the NBRC OR You need at least 62 semester hours in college, including college credit level courses in biology and mathematics OR One year experience in patient testing, patient education or respiratory therapy
High attention to detail and very accurate data collection

Nice To Haves

CPFT is required by the end of the first year

Responsibilities

Performs complete pulmonary function studies including: methacholine challenges, arterial blood gasses, 6 minute walk tests, Oxygen qualifiers, 02 titrations, shunt studies and research
Maintenance and troubleshooting of pulmonary lab equipment and ABG analyzer
Performs calibration, quality and biological control on all testing equipment
Educates patients regarding asthma education, inhaled medications, neb treatments, smoking cessation and oxygen therapy
Follows research protocols for the various research projects the UMN Pulmonary lab is currently involved with
Stays up to date on the current ATS statements and UMN Health pulmonary lab protocols for pulmonary function testing