Registered Pulmonary Technologist 2

Responsibilities

• Performs pulmonary function tests utilizing the sensor medics system.
• Performs metabolic stress testing utilizing the sensor medics system.
• Assists the physician during bronchoscopy and thorocentesis.
• Takes responsibility for ensuring samples procured during the procedure get properly labeled & sent to the laboratory.
• Performs Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) puncture and utilizes the current technology to analyze the sample.
• Ensures that the results are put into the Cerner Laboratory Computer System.
• Performs and documents quality controls & calibrations on all equipment.
• Assists the physician during specialty bronchoscopy procedures, EBUS and Navigational.
• Attends mandatory services & department meetings as per PEP standards.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and a minimum of 3 years experience as Respiratory Therapist or Pulmonary Function Technologist.
• RRT or CPFT from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Must achieve RPFT within one year of hire.

Desired

• Previous experience performing pulmonary function tests.