PULMONARY FUNCTION COORD-RRT

Premier Health Partners; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health Partners is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to perform pulmonary function testing, including spirometry and full PFTs, across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role includes education for students and patients, documentation, and quality assurance responsibilities to ensure accurate testing and results.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Allied Health (Respiratory Care) is required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pulmonary diagnostic exams including spirometry and complete pulmonary function tests.
• Possibly conduct exercise and metabolic testing for various patient populations.
• Educate students, patients and caregivers on respiratory procedures and disease processes.
• Maintain and monitor records for quality assurance of testing.

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Registered Respiratory Therapist performing the role of Pulmonary Function Technologist-RRT is responsible for performing pulmonary diagnostic examinations including spirometry, complete pulmonary function tests and may include exercise and metabolic studies for patient populations served. This may include both inpatient and outpatient. This individual is a professional resource for physicians and other allied health professionals regarding the performance, documentation and interpretation of PFT’s. He/she is expected to provide education for students and instruction to patients, families and caregivers regarding respiratory procedures and disease processes. The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining records for quality assurance related to all aspects of testing.

Education

• Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree

Additional Requirements

• Type of degree: Allied Health
• Area of study or major: Respiratory Care
• Preferred educational qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Valid and Active Ohio License to practice Respiratory Care.
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist credential through the NBRC is required.
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist credential through the NBRC required. Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist credential through the NBRC preferred.
• BLS and ACLS required.

Experience

• Minimum Level Of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience
• Prior job title or occupational experience: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Preferred experience: Previous pulmonary function skills are preferred. Proficiency in exercise and metabolic testing is preferred. Experience providing patient instruction in smoking cessation, COPD or asthma management is preferred.