Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Function Tech

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner to

join our team

We are looking for someone able to perform patient testing on adult patients, evaluate patient status and provide

appropriate treatment

and diagnostic tests, and

maintain

confidential patient files.

This individual will

be r

esponsible for

performing adult pulmonary function testing, stress testing, arterial punctures, and pulse oximetry for the laboratories in the Department of Medicine.

Acts as a resource to and consults with physicians on matters

pertaining to

diagnostic testing. Performs operations calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of diagnostic, therapeutic and computer equipment. The incumbent

will also perform

inventory and ordering of supplies and medicine.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro

region,

also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses

Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next

great caree

move!

Primary Duties :

• . Independently performs all specified pulmonary function tests requested by the physicians. These include but are not limited

to

spirometry, flow loops, Helium dilution, nitrogen washout, and

plethysmograph

lung volume, diffusion

capacity

, broncho-dilator & methacholine studies, arterial blood gas draws, pulse oximetry, and maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressure measurements. Performs bronchospasm evaluations to

determine

the effect of medication on pulmonary abilities reflected by

previous

pulmonary function studies.

Performs all required calibrations as needed,

maintains

documentation for review by regulatory agencies, (

i.e.

DCRA, JACHO).

Completes all patient histories, demographic data, & billing information,

maintaining

the confidentiality of all records and files. Updates and

maintains

the patient database. As possible, schedule appointments and follow-ups and make

appropriate confirmation

calls. Completes all paperwork for each patient visit taking care to

utilize

the correct codes and documentation for follow-up.

Makes notations of test results, and calibration from equipment for physician review. Modifies treatment and testing plans to appropriate pediatric

formats

for all non-adult patients.

Maintains files for completed testing.

regarding

specific diseases, use of an inhaler, aerosol inhalation, chest percussion, postural drainage exercises, pursed lips or abdominal breathing exercises, ambulatory breathing exercises, and coughing techniques.

and cleans equipment according to standards and procedural guidelines.

maintain

records, and files completed paperwork appropriately.

Participates

in meetings and on committees and

represents

the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams

Qualifications : Associate's

degree

Respiratory Therapy or equivalent in an allied health profession with concentrated study in mathematics and / or physics

Statistical knowledge is essential. Knowledge of arterial blood

draws

, spirometry, flow volume loops,

diffusing compacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (

DLCO)

, lung volumes, bronchodilator and methacholine measurements and calibrations. Knowledge of both adult and pediatric pulmonary functions and test procedures

Certified Respiratory Therapist

CRT

, Certified Pulmonary Function Technician (CPFT)

or Professional Registration as a Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) must be obtained within 1 Year

Preferred Certification : Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Consideration will be given to

an approp

riate combina

tion

of education / tra

ining and experien

ce.

This position has a hiring range of $35.68 - $64.71