Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Function Tech

MedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner tojoin our team!We are looking for someone able to perform patient testing on adult patients, evaluate patient status and provideappropriate treatmentand diagnostic tests, andmaintainconfidential patient files.

This individual willbe responsible forperforming 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 matterspertaining todiagnostic testing. Performs operations calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of diagnostic, therapeutic and computer equipment. The incumbentwill also performinventory and ordering of supplies and medicine.

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Primary Duties:

1. Independently performs all specified pulmonary function tests requested by the physicians. These include but are not limitedtospirometry, flow loops, Helium dilution, nitrogen washout, andplethysmographlung volume, diffusioncapacity, broncho-dilator & methacholine studies, arterial blood gas draws, pulse oximetry, and maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressure measurements. Performs bronchospasm evaluations todeterminethe effect of medication on pulmonary abilities reflected bypreviouspulmonary function studies.Performs all required calibrations as needed,maintainsdocumentation for review by regulatory agencies, (i.e.DCRA, JACHO).

2.Completes all patient histories, demographic data, & billing information,maintainingthe confidentiality of all records and files. Updates andmaintainsthe patient database. As possible, schedule appointments and follow-ups and makeappropriate confirmationcalls. Completes all paperwork for each patient visit taking care toutilizethe 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 pediatricformatsfor all non-adult patients.Maintains files for completed testing.

3. Offers instruction and therapy in anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system regardingspecific diseases, use of an inhaler, aerosol inhalation, chest percussion, postural drainage exercises, pursed lips or abdominal breathing exercises, ambulatory breathing exercises, and coughing techniques.

4. Orders all medical, miscellaneous, and drug supplies for each laboratory use. Maintains cleanliness, order, and safety of labs. Keeps equipment in good functioning order, requesting maintenance service when needed. Sterilizesand cleans equipment according to standards and procedural guidelines.

5. Performs billing for Physician part of the neuro-diagnostic testing, maintainsrecords, and files completed paperwork appropriately.Participatesin meetings and on committees andrepresentsthe department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams

Qualifications:

• Associate'sdegree:Respiratory Therapy or equivalent in an allied health profession with concentrated study in mathematics and/or physics.

• Statistical knowledge is essential. Knowledge of arterial blooddraws, 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 toan appropriate combinationof education/training and experience.