What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pulmonary Function Technologist position at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia?
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A Brief Overview
This is a Full Time 36 hour a week position located primarily at Buerger, however candidate may need to work at one of the satellite sites (Bucks, Abington, KOP or Virtua)- whichever is closest to the candidate geographically.
No weekends and No holidays. The shift will vary with start times of 7:30, 8 and 8:30 - 8 hour shift with 30 minutes for lunch.No set days.
Requirement is Associate degree and two (2) years pulmonary lab or pediatric respiratory care experience.
The Pulmonary Function Technologist is responsible for performing modalities of pulmonary diagnostic testing offered by the PFT lab with minimal guidance. Provides age appropriate services to infant, adolescent, and adult patients. Performs calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting on equipment within the lab's scope. Professionally interacts with vendors, patients, family members, regulatory agencies, and other medical professionals.
What you will do
- Performs routine and specialty pulmonary function testing efficiently, while achieving ATS standards.
- Participates in research projects supported through the lab by learning new techniques and skills to follow studies' required protocols.
- Teaches skills and provides knowledge to aid department in providing education and orientation.
Education Qualifications
- Associate's Degree Required
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Experience Qualifications
- At least two (2) years pulmonary lab or pediatric respiratory care experience Required
Skills and Abilities
- Flexibility, cooperativeness, and outstanding interpersonal skills for successful interactions with parents and patients.
- Calmness under pressure, while prioritizing and simultaneously handling multiple tasks.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment in setting priorities and finding appropriate resources for specific testing.
- Ability to apply scientific principles within the framework of the lab.
- Good telephone interaction for assisting in scheduling.
- Computer literacy for performing testing as well as editing data.
- Exhibit a commitment to learning new and evolving procedures.
Licenses and Certifications
- Respiratory Therapist (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) - upon hire - Required or
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) - upon hire - Required and
- Registered Pulmonary Function Tech (RPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) - within 18 months - Required or
- Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) - within 18 months - Required and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required
- Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (RRT-NPS) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) - upon hire - Preferred
To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.
Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.
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