Pulmonary Function Tech (R)

Capital Health • RMC, NJ

286d

About The Position

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. The Pulmonary Function Tech (R) performs pulmonary assessment and therapeutic functions related to pulmonary diagnostic testing to provide physicians with accurate and high-quality studies, and ensures quality patient care in the diagnoses of diseases and injuries in accordance with established standards and policies. This role administers basic respiratory care therapeutics and diagnostic services with a high level of skill and proficiency integrating skills and experience to provide optimum care of the patient. The tech assists interventional pulmonologist during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, prepares and monitors patients, assists with procedures, and handles specimens. Additionally, the tech is responsible for the maintenance of bronchoscopy equipment and supplies.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy program with NBRC-RRT.
• RPFT credential required.
• One year of experience conducting pulmonary function and exercise oximetry testing.
• One year of bronchoscopy or procedural training or experience required.
• AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider certification.
• Knowledge of pulmonary function testing, exercise oximetry, and bronchoscopy assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge and understanding of pulmonary function testing, pulmonary stress testing, bronchoscopy assistance, and methacholine challenge testing.

Responsibilities

• Appropriately interprets physician orders to determine diagnostic testing to be performed.
• Prepares and educates patient for procedures, properly identifies patient and follows standard precaution practices in all patient contact.
• Performs pulmonary diagnostic studies such as PFT, portable spirometry, exercise oximetry, methacholine challenge, 6 minute walk assessments, metabolic and pulmonary stress tests.
• Assists physician performing flexible, EBUS, Navigational and rigid bronchoscopy, interventional pulmonary procedures including thoracentesis and pleurx placement.
• Participates in universal protocol and strictly follows infection control practices during procedures.
• Maintains safe environment during procedure and during post-procedure cleaning of bronchoscopes.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of pulmonary principles and theory, anatomy, positioning, and technique for obtaining optimal access for all utilized modalities.
• Collects specimens, performs basic and complex diagnostic testing, and validates the quality of the results.
• Interprets diagnostic and monitoring data accurately and proficiently.
• Recognizes clinical and emergent problems that may interfere with procedures and takes appropriate action to resolve them.
• Documents patient assessment appropriately and provides patient with adequate education.
• Completes all related billing and clerical functions accurately.
• Performs as an advanced level RCP utilizing advanced assessment and therapeutic skills.
• Demonstrates effective triaging and time management skills.
• Performs assorted pulmonary screenings and patient education at CHS functions and health fairs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees