Pulmonary Function Tech - $5,000 bonus - Hamilton NJ
About The Position
Capital Health is seeking a Pulmonary Function Tech to perform pulmonary assessments, diagnostic testing, and basic respiratory care therapeutics. The role provides physicians with accurate, high-quality studies and supports quality patient care in diagnosing diseases and injuries, following established standards and policies. The technician applies pulmonary assessment and therapeutic skills to provide appropriate care across patient populations. The position performs pulmonary diagnostic studies and related documentation, patient education, reporting, billing, and clerical work. It is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with either a 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. schedule five days per week or a 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. schedule four days per week. The position does not formally supervise employees.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy program.
- NBRC-RRT, RPFT, CRT, or CPFT credential required.
- One year of experience conducting pulmonary function and exercise oximetry testing.
- AHA BLS – Healthcare Provider credential.
- Respiratory Care Practitioner credential.
- Knowledge of pulmonary function testing, exercise oximetry, and other pulmonary function testing.
- Ability to engage patients during testing.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of pulmonary function testing and pulmonary stress testing.
Responsibilities
- Interpret physician orders to determine the appropriate diagnostic testing.
- Prepare and educate patients for procedures, verify patient identity, and follow standard precautions during patient contact.
- Perform pulmonary diagnostic studies, including pulmonary function tests, portable spirometry, exercise oximetry, methacholine challenges, six-minute walk assessments, and metabolic and pulmonary stress tests.
- Apply pulmonary principles and theory, anatomy, positioning, and technique to obtain optimal access for the modalities used.
- Perform basic and complex diagnostic testing, validate the quality of results, and accurately interpret diagnostic and monitoring data.
- Recognize clinical or emergent problems that may interfere with testing and take appropriate action.
- Document patient assessments, provide patient education, and complete final reports in the medical record.
- Complete related billing and clerical functions accurately.
- Use advanced respiratory care assessment and therapeutic skills across multiple patient populations, areas, or age groups, and handle respiratory care circumstances without supervision.
- Triage effectively, manage time, and routinely complete work assignments without assistance.
- Conduct pulmonary screenings and provide patient education at Capital Health System functions and health fairs in the hospital and surrounding communities as needed.
Benefits
- Medical plan
- Prescription drug coverage and in-house employee pharmacy
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- Flexible Spending Account, including healthcare and dependent care FSAs
- Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
- Basic and supplemental group term life insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter transit and parking
- Voluntary legal services
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft insurance
- Voluntary pet insurance
- Paid Time-Off Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
