Pulmonary Function Tech (R)

Capital Health•Hopewell, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy program with NBRC-RRT, RPFT, CRT or CPFT credential required.
One year of experience conducting pulmonary function and exercise oximetry testing.
AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Respiratory Care Practitioner
Pulmonary function testing, exercise oximetry and other pulmonary function testing.
Ability to engage patients during testing.
Basic knowledge and understanding of pulmonary function testing, pulmonary stress 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, in accordance with established standards and policies.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of pulmonary principles and theory, anatomy, positioning, and technique for obtaining optimal access for all utilized modalities.
Performs basic and complex diagnostic testing and validates the quality of the results with high proficiency and minimal supervision.
Interprets diagnostic and monitoring data accurately and proficiently.
Recognizes clinical and emergent problems that may interfere with testing and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome.
Documents patient assessment appropriately.
Provides patient with adequate education and documents final reports in the medical record.
Completes all related billing and clerical functions accurately.
Performs as an advanced level RCP utilizing advanced assessment and therapeutic skills with a high level of skill and proficiency in multiple patient populations, areas, or age groups.
Demonstrates the ability to handle virtually any circumstance that may arise pertaining to respiratory care without supervision.
Demonstrates effective triaging and time management skills and routinely completing work assignments without assistance.
Performs assorted pulmonary screenings and patient education at CHS functions and health fairs within the hospital and in the surrounding communities as needed.