PFT Lab Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric Focus

Lurie Children's; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 46,838 - 76,580; Part time

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is hiring a part-time Respiratory Care Practitioner for the PFT Lab in Streeterville, Chicago.

You will set up and calibrate lung function studies, perform exercise testing, and assist physicians with bronchoscopy, with duties extending to pulmonary rehab and education services. Responsibilities include preparing patient tests in Epic, maintaining QA programs, and coordinating all PFT lab scheduling.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA-approved registry program in Respiratory Therapy or an equivalent degree in Exercise Physiology, Nursing, or other allied health related experience.
• Registry eligible within 6 months of hire and RRT certification required within 12 months of hire.
• BLS certified required.
• PALS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• NIOSH spirometry certification obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Successful completion of on-the-job training program within 6 months.
• Certification per laboratory standards for bronchoscopy assistance and pulmonary function testing (Respiratory Therapists only) within 6 months.
• Certification in Pulmonary Function Technology a plus.
• Ability to take call.
• Ability to travel to outreach locations.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, calibrates, performs lung function studies and exercise studies.
• Performs pulmonary rehab services in conjunction with exercise physiology lab.
• Assists physician with bronchoscopy procedures.
• Provides respiratory education services as needed.
• Maintains quality control and safety procedures for the lab.
• Prepares tests and reports in Epic; coordinates scheduling for the PFT lab.
• Coordinates lab equipment maintenance and supplier purchases.
• Trains staff, students, and residents in PFT procedures.
• Attends required in-services and contributes to research projects.

Education

AMA-approved registry program in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent degree in Exercise Physiology, Nursing, or allied health

Registry eligible within 6 months; RRT certification within 12 months

BLS certification

PALS certification within 6 months

NIOSH spirometry certification within 6 months

On-the-job training completed within 6 months

Bronchoscopy assistance & pulmonary function testing certification (Respiratory Therapists only)

Pulmonary Function Technology certification a plus

Ability to take call

Ability to travel to outreach locations

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is hiring a part-time Respiratory Care Practitioner for the PFT Lab in Streeterville, Chicago.

You will set up and calibrate lung function studies, perform exercise testing, and assist physicians with bronchoscopy, with duties extending to pulmonary rehab and education services. Responsibilities include preparing patient tests in Epic, maintaining QA programs, and coordinating all PFT lab scheduling.