Pulmonary Technologist, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Wake Forest, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Pulmonary Technologist in the Pulmonary Diagnostics department at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The role involves performing various pulmonary function tests, obtaining arterial blood gases, and ensuring equipment calibration and quality improvement. The technologist will also provide a clinical experience for students and administer medications/drugs during testing as per protocols. The position requires adherence to hospital standards for a cooperative work environment and providing age-appropriate patient care.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA program for respiratory care or satisfies the requirements as outlined in the admissions policies of the NBRC for registry examinations and/or two years experience in a Pulmonary Lab with certification and registry eligibility.
Certified Pulmonary Function Technician (CPFT) within 6 months of hire
Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Licensed to practice as an RCP in the applicable state.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of work experience in a Pulmonary Lab and/or Respiratory Care Department preferred.
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care preferred.

Responsibilities

Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building
Obtains arterial blood gases for acid-base and oxygenation status which aids in diagnosis and treatment
Calibrates all equipment on a daily basis to ensure calibration within standard deviation of equipment specifications
Ensures quality improvement activities to uphold standards of the laboratory
Provides a clinical experience for students to enhance their knowledge and clinical skills.
Administers pulmonary function testing, including spirometry, flow volume loops with and without bronchodilator
Administers six minute walk test, pulse oximetry studies, oxygen therapy and nebulizer treatments
Provides diagnostic testing obtaining optimal patient effort and results
Maintains professional and technical knowledge
Administers medications/drugs during testing and procedures in accordance with protocols and departmental policies/procedures
Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program