Pulmonary Function Technologist, Part-time

Duly Health and Care
St. Charles, Illinois
Part-time

Overview

HOURS / DAYS : Part-time, 20 hours / week; Working days will vary Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays; Fridays are a must LOCATION(S) : Float position for Winfield and Westmont ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS!! Good enough isn't for us.

Duly Health and Care's team members show up every day driven to exceed expectations. We see and support the remarkable in every person within and beyond the walls of our work.

Duly Health and Care works to understand what matters most to you. We recruit and retain team members who share a relentless passion and pride for helping others live happier and healthier lives.

We invest in helping our team members develop their talents in a way that is rich in personal meaning. We invite you to join us, fulfill your purpose and make your mark! 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.

30+ days ago
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