What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pulmonary Function Technnologist - Part-time, 28 Hours/Week position at Duly Health and Care?
HOURS/DAYS: Part-time, 28 hours/week; Working days will vary Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays; Fridays are a must
LOCATION(S): Winfield
ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS!!
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Responsibilities
Performs pulmonary diagnostic testing using several different types of complex medical equipment. Performs quality control and performance checks on equipment. Administers various medications, gases, devices, and procedures. Provides patient and family education. Exemplifies the Duly's mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Duly Health and Care policies and procedures.
The Journeys and Adventures that Await
- Performs pulmonary function testing, applies knowledge and testing protocols to determine extent of needed testing.
- Performs desaturation (Simple Stress) studies.
- Properly maintain, troubleshoot and clean PFT equipment per manufacturers and OSHA guidelines.
- Obtains pertinent patient history.
- Provides patient/family education on disease process and management and how to use medication administration devices correctly.
- Documents work timely, completely, and accurately, including documentation in the patient medical record, documentation in department records, and patient billing.
- Functions as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
- Precepts new employees and respiratory care students.
- Participates in initiatives including work audits and committee participation; develops protocols in conjunction with department leadership.
- Adherence to department policies and procedures; and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree required
- Current Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure required.
- Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) preferred but not required.
- CPFT is required to be completed within 18 months of hire.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred but not required.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required.
- Current BLS/CPR certification required
- A minimum of one year experience as a Pulmonary Function Technologist required.
- Proper evaluation of patients, their clinical response to testing and medication, assessment of patient effort, and independent application of diagnostic protocols.
