Pulmonary Function Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital is seeking an experienced Respiratory Care professional to lead the pulmonary function testing program. The incumbent will perform spirometry and related tests and mentor staff in pulmonary labs and exercise labs.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science, 3+ years in pulmonary function testing with leadership, PA licensure, CPFT, and BLS; ACLS/PALS within 6 months of hire. On-site position with focus on patient care and privacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science required; Masters preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of pulmonary function testing or respiratory care with progressive leadership, and program/project development and management.
• Current license to practice Respiratory Care in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technician (CPFT) required, Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT), preferred.
• BLS required; ACLS, PALS must be completed within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine tests (spirometry, lung volumes, diffusing capacity, airway pressures, bronchodilator evaluation, induced sputum).
• Maintains and monitors integrity of equipment in PFT and Exercise labs; requests service as needed.
• Mentors new employees and students in pulmonary lab and exercise lab.
• Develops and implements new procedures and participates in assessments to benefit Pulmonary Diagnostics Services.
• Maintains and generates reports for procedures performed and billing functions.
• Ensures patient privacy rights regarding procedures and tests.
• May cover the front desk or perform secretarial duties in emergencies.

Skills

Pulmonary function testing

Leadership

Quality control

Equipment maintenance

Education

Bachelor of Science

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

General Summary Statement

The incumbent is expected to promote organizational values of patient and visitor satisfaction by demonstrating courtesy and respect for patients and their families, visitors and other employees. Is expected to demonstrate competence in the assessment, treatment and care of patients whose ages range from early adolescence to adulthood/geriatrics. Is expected to exercise a wide latitude of independent judgment. Troubleshoots problems and reports actions taken and results to Clinical Specialist/Supervisor. Capable of calling Clinical Engineering or outside service contractor when in-house troubleshooting fails, after consulting Clinical Specialist/Supervisor.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Essential functions of the position include but are not limited to:
• Performs routine tests (spirometry, lung volumes, diffusing capacity, airway pressures, bronchodilator evaluation, induced sputum), specialized tests (exercise tests, arterial sampling, methacholine challenge studies, shunt studies, high altitude simulation studies), research protocols, performs and monitors quality controls.
• Maintains and monitors general integrity of equipment in both PFT and Exercise labs. Performs complex maintenance and troubleshooting procedures on instruments and equipment as needed. Requests service from Clinical Engineering when indicated.
• Possesses the patience and skills necessary to deal with special problems (i.e.: longer test times, patients with cognitive difficulties, special testing requests, equipment malfunction.)
• Training and mentoring new employees/students in pulmonary lab and exercise lab.
• Shows initiative in development and implementation of new procedures; contributes in assessment of current techniques or does a project which directly benefits Pulmonary Diagnostics Services, Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital or general patient care.
• Maintains/monitors supplies in assigned work area.
• Maintains and generates reports for procedures performed and requisite billing functions.
• Is aware of patient privacy rights in regards to procedures and tests.
• Marginal functions of the position include, but are not limited to:
• May cover the front desk or perform secretarial duties in emergency situations.
• Performs other duties in area of responsibilities as assigned.

Education, Training, And Experience

• Bachelor of Science required; Masters preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of pulmonary function testing or respiratory care with progressive leadership, and program/project development and management.
• Current license to practice Respiratory Care in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technician (CPFT) required, Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT), preferred.
• BLS required
• ACLS, PALS must be completed within 6 months of hire

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.