Pulmonology Lab Tech (RRT) Full Time Days

East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association•Knoxville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs therapeutic, laboratory (blood gas) and Pulmonary Function testing. The role involves conducting physician-prescribed treatments, various pulmonary function tests, aerosol treatments, chest physical therapy, and blood gas analysis. The technician is responsible for patient safety, education, accurate record-keeping, equipment maintenance, and fostering a caring and professional environment for patients and families. This position requires effective collaboration with other healthcare providers and efficient use of hospital resources.

Requirements

Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care and certified by Tennessee State Board of Medical Examiners as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
BLS required
Must be able to work effectively with multiple disciplines in a collaborative manner.
Must be able to assist the pediatric patient in cooperating with testing in order to achieve optimum test data.

Nice To Haves

PALS preferred.
Credentialing by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Pulmonary function Technician or Therapist preferred.
1 year of related pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature such as Pre/Post Spirometry and DLCO testing.
Conducts Cardiopulmonary Function/Stress Testing and Metabolic Studies
Performs total lung volume testing using plethysmography.
Performs exercise stress tests and bronchial provocation studies using appropriate patient and staff safety precautions.
Conducts physician prescribed aerosol treatments, assuring patient safety.
Assesses patient response to treatment.
Performs chest physical therapy (CPT Treatments) involving use of mucous clearing devices, percussion, postural drainage, and suction.
Evaluates patient response.
Participates in patient clinics when indicated.
Provides patient and/or family education regarding therapeutic regiments and equipment use as required.
Performs and reports blood gas analysis.
Responds to emergency situations/codes and insures the adequate maintenance of ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Records all required information on patient's records an in respiratory care records, submits test data to physician for interpretation.
Processes equipment; cleaning, sterilizing and packaging as required.
Performance preventive maintenance and repairs when appropriate.
Provides daily calibration and quality control for PFT equipment to validate accuracy and performance.
Reports an incomplete assignments or problems with equipment to insure continuity of procedures and minimize disruption of service.
Maintains work area.
Interacts with patients and families in a caring and professional manner to incorporate Child and Family Centered Care.
Takes care to put patient at ease and create a comfortable environment that reduces the patient's fear.
Effectively and professionally interacts and collaborates with other providers of patient care.
Explains procedures and medications in a manner that the patient or family understands.
Acts as a patient advocate and assists the family in developing the skills to become advocates for their child.
Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy.
Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly manner as measured by management observation and peer input.
Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested.
Respectfully utilizes hospital resources and time appropriately, avoiding misuse, abuse or waste.
Consistently optimizes time efficiently and effectively, and serves as a role model/resource for others.
Promptly, thoroughly and accurately records applicable patient charges to ensure appropriate billing of service.