Pulmonary Function Technologist - Outpatient

Carle Health • Urbana, IL

3d • $30 - $52

About The Position

The Pulmonary Function Technologist performs a full range of pulmonary function diagnostic testing using various equipment modalities, assesses and instructs patients in correct procedures to achieve optimal results, and provides therapeutic services as indicated. The role includes accurate documentation, preparation of patients for transportation, and patient transport.

Department-specific testing includes basic spirometry and pre- and post-spirometry; lung volumes; diffusion capacity; Aridol/exercise asthma challenge testing; methacholine asthma challenge; arterial blood gases; FeNO testing; pulse oximetry for oxygen qualification or recertification; and six-minute-walk simple pulmonary stress testing. The technologist documents in the EPIC electronic medical record, sends required testing information to outside referrals and DME companies, performs quality control and calibration on pulmonary function equipment, prepares test reports and patients for provider follow-up appointments, and educates patients 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 from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 2 years, or Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) certification from the NBRC within 2 years.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of pulmonary function testing, including specialty testing.
• Administer respiratory care modalities and monitor the effects of therapy.
• Assess and instruct patients in correct procedures for optimal test results.
• Provide therapeutic services as indicated.
• Document accurately in the EPIC electronic medical record.
• Fax required testing information to outside referrals and DME 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, or $10,000 for professionals licensed 1 or more years.
• Relocation assistance of $2,500 for candidates relocating 50 or more miles.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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