Pulmonary Function Tech - $5,000 bonus - Hamilton NJ

Capital Health•Hopewell, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health is seeking a Pulmonary Function Tech to perform pulmonary assessments and therapeutic functions related to pulmonary diagnostic testing. The role provides physicians with accurate, high-quality studies and supports quality patient care in diagnosing diseases and injuries in accordance with established standards and policies. The technician administers basic respiratory care therapeutics and diagnostic services, using skill and experience to provide optimum patient care. The position performs pulmonary diagnostic studies, validates and interprets results, recognizes clinical or emergent issues that could affect testing, educates patients, and documents assessments and reports in the medical record. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with either a 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. schedule five days a week or a 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. schedule four days a week. This position does not formally supervise employees. A $5,000 bonus is noted in the job title; bonus or incentive eligibility is determined by role and level.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy program.
Required NBRC-RRT, RPFT, CRT, or CPFT credential.
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 diagnostic testing to be performed.
Prepare and educate patients for procedures, verify patient identity, and follow standard precautions during patient contact.
Perform pulmonary diagnostic studies, including PFT, portable spirometry, exercise oximetry, methacholine challenge, six-minute walk assessments, metabolic testing, and pulmonary stress tests, in accordance with established standards and policies.
Apply pulmonary principles and theory, anatomy, positioning, and technique to obtain optimal access for the modalities used.
Perform basic and complex diagnostic testing and validate the quality of results with proficiency and minimal supervision.
Accurately interpret diagnostic and monitoring data.
Recognize clinical and emergent problems that may interfere with testing, take appropriate action, and seek the most desirable outcome.
Document patient assessments appropriately, provide patient education, and document 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.
Handle circumstances pertaining to respiratory care, triage effectively, manage time, and routinely complete assignments without assistance.
Perform pulmonary screenings and provide patient education at Capital Health System functions and health fairs in the hospital and surrounding communities as needed.