Respiratory Pulmonary Function Therapist

BMC Software

116d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Respiratory Care Department Clinical Coordinator, the Respiratory/Pulmonary Function Therapist will perform a variety of technical duties involved in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary disease, along with the delivery of Respiratory Care Services to ensure the quality care received by patients. The Respiratory/Pulmonary Function Therapist will also conduct Respiratory Care services according to department policy and procedure, as assigned, to ensure the quality of care provided to patients.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a Respiratory Care Program; no prior experience required.
• Registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Respiratory Therapist.
• ACLS or must complete within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Current or working towards Bachelor Degree in Respiratory Care or other health care related curriculum.
• 3-5 years of Pulmonary Function Testing experience in a high volume PFT Lab.
• Current RPFT credential as offered through the NBRC.
• Current ACCS credential as offered through the NBRC.

Responsibilities

• Conducts Pulmonary Function testing according to department policy and physician orders.
• Schedules Pulmonary Function tests in accordance with hospital/departmental policies.
• Reviews physician consults on request and performs Pulmonary Function tests in a timely fashion.
• Delivers aerosolized medication treatment when requested by physician for testing.
• Evaluates results and submits billing information on the day of testing.
• Administers Pulmonary Function tests, including spirometry, lung volumes, diffusing capacity, flow/volume loops, pre and post bronchodilator medication, and exercise oximetry.
• Prints results of tests and submits results for Pulmonary Physician interpretation.
• Sends and/or faxes final results to referring physician in a timely manner.
• Maintains Pulmonary Function Therapy (PFT) Laboratory in clean and organized manner.
• Ensures accuracy of equipment in Pulmonary Function Therapy Laboratory.
• Maintains calibration of equipment according to manufacturer specification.
• Maintains documentation of calibration results.
• Reviews the patient chart and accurately interprets the physician’s orders.
• Sets up appropriate equipment and medication needed for each test and therapy correctly.
• Documents every patient administered in patient charts, noting response to therapy as evidenced by review of patient documentation.
• Attends all mandatory continuous education classes as assigned during the year.
• Participates in non-assigned service related continuing education classes to ensure professional development and licensure requirements.
• Attends all scheduled staff meetings.
• Maintains membership in professional organizations.
• Accepts membership in all assigned department or hospital committees or task forces.
• Evaluates new products and equipment for each area as directed.
• Reports results and recommendations to Clinical Coordinator.
• Assists in training of personal as directed in policies and procedures related to bronchoscopy, pulmonary function and exercise areas.
• Assists in development of policies and procedures as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees