Pulmonary Function Technologist - Outpatient

Carle Health • Urbana, IL

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About The Position

The Pulmonary Function Technologist performs a full range of pulmonary function diagnostic testing using a variety of equipment modalities. The technologist assesses and instructs patients in correct procedures to obtain optimal results and performs therapeutic services as indicated.

The role includes pulmonary function testing and respiratory care, accurate documentation, quality control and calibration of equipment, preparing test reports, and preparing patients for follow-up appointments or transportation. The technologist also educates patients as needed about disease processes, medications, and medication delivery methods.

Requirements

• College diploma in Respiratory Therapy.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.
• At least 1 year of respiratory therapy work experience.
• Keyboard, typing, and phone skills.
• General clerical skills, including the ability to use a fax machine and copier.
• Written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) certification through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 2 years, or Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) certification through the NBRC within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of pulmonary function testing, including basic spirometry and pre- and post-spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity, Aridol/exercise asthma challenge testing, methacholine asthma challenge, arterial blood gases, FeNO, pulse oximetry for oxygen qualification or recertification, and six-minute walk simple pulmonary stress testing.
• Administer respiratory care modalities and monitor the effects of therapy.
• Document testing accurately in the EPIC electronic medical record.
• Fax required testing information to outside referral sources and durable medical equipment companies for home oxygen qualification or recertification.
• Perform quality control and calibration on pulmonary function equipment.
• Prepare test reports and patients for follow-up appointments with providers.
• Educate patients as needed about disease processes, medications, and medication delivery methods.
• Prepare patients for transportation and transport them.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $5,000 for new graduates licensed less than 1 year.
• Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for experienced professionals licensed 1 or more years.
• Relocation assistance of $2,500 for qualifying moves of 50 or more miles.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree