What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESPIRATORY CARE PRAC PFT position at Froedtert?
Works with a team of 6-8 PFT team members who will work individually and collectively to support operations.
Monday- Friday 8:00a-4:30p No weekends! No holidays!
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Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.
This job is ON - SITE.
FTE: 1.000000
Shift: Shift 1
Job Summary:
The individual will be responsible for performing pulmonary function and cardiopulmonary exercise testing on inpatients and outpatients. This will include but is not limited to calibration/ preventative maintenance on all equipment used in the laboratory; administration of pulmonary function tests; data management and generation of reports. Also responsible for charge entry and supply management. Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:
One year of previous experience in a pulmonary function laboratory is preferred.
Associate Degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program is required.
LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:Current State of Wisconsin License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) is required. All staff in this position must possess and maintain an active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). New hires that are new graduates, must obtain the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential within 6 months from date of hire. A Certified Pulmonary Function Technician (CPFT) or a Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) credential, from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), is required within in one year of hire or transfer in to this position. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 30 days of hire.
Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health
Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:
- Paid time off
- Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
- Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
- Referral bonuses
- Retirement plan - 403b
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
- Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.
