Pulmonary function technologist
3 days agoMyMichigan Health
onsite, Midland, MI, United States
Part Time
Junior (<2 years)Required skills
Pulmonary diagnostic testingArterial blood gas analysisRespiratory therapyPatient educationEquipment calibrationPulse oximetryBLSTroubleshootingPatient monitoringQuality controlInterpersonal skillsClinical documentation
Summary
This position, independently or in consultation with a physician, administers medications and performs various pulmonary diagnostic testing for and of the cardio-pulmonary system.
Responsibilities
- (75%)* Performs various types of pulmonary diagnostic testing.
- (25%)* Maintains all appropriate records, performs patient education, and administers medications.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs result reporting.
- Manages all aspects of patient prepping: including calling the patient prior to the test, and providing instructions on when they can/cannot take inhalers, smoke, etc.
- Performs a 6 minute walk test and/or ambulation with pulse oximetry for outpatients.
- Performs Quality control testing.
- Performs special procedures such as: drawing/analyzing arterial blood gas samples for outpatients.
- Performs daily PFT equipment calibration and maintenance.
- Maintains a log of all the testing that is completed and clarifies physician orders for the PFT lab.
- Obtains a patient history and rules out any contraindications prior to testing.
- Monitors the patient throughout the test for any complications that may occur.
- Provides appropriate interventions as appropriate. (Take patient to ED, or call a code blue).
Certifications and Licensures
- BLS - Basic Life Support Required Equivalent Experience - BLS is required upon hire.
- NBRC - National Brd Respiratory Care Required Equivalent Experience -
- RPFT - Regist Pulmonary Function Tech Preferred Equivalent Experience - Certified/Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist Credential: must attempt certification within 365 days of hire.
- RRT - Reg Respiratory Therapist Required Equivalent Experience - Current State of Michigan License in Respiratory Care required.
Required Education
Associates Degree Equivalent Experience: Must be a graduate of a school of Respiratory Therapy with at least a 2 year associate's degree (exception: any therapist who has the RTT credential on or before July 1, 2004, is not required to have an associate's degree)
Other Information
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
- Two (2) years clinical experience working in medical center or similar setting.
- Ability to troubleshoot, calibrate and maintain the PFT system.
- Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
- Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must also be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
- Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
- Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
- Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
- Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
- Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen protocol.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
- Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
- Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.
