Pulmonary Function Specialist

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis, MN seeks a Pulmonary Function Specialist to perform routine and advanced pulmonary function testing as prescribed by a physician, and to support daily operation of the Pulmonary Function Laboratory.

The role requires calibration, troubleshooting, and adherence to ATS guidelines; collaboration with the care team to ensure accurate data and patient safety. Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7:30a-4:00p or 8a-4:30p.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• CPFT or RPFT certification within 1 year of employment.
• Asthma Education certificate within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess data and patient needs and identify expected outcomes.
• Obtain patient vitals including BP, heart rate, respiratory rate.
• Analyze and respond to risks and patient needs.
• Involve patient, family, and health care team in data gathering.
• Identify and validate realistic, age- and culturally appropriate outcomes.
• Document data and outcomes.
• Perform all PFT testing and related procedures.
• Calibrate and verify equipment accuracy; troubleshoot software/hardware issues.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and service calls as needed.
• Follow ATS guidelines for PFT; ensure valid testing with proper calibration.

Education

A.A./A.S. in Respiratory Care from a JRCRTE accredited program

CPFT or RPFT/National Board for Respiratory Care within 1 Year

Asthma Education Certificate within 1 year

Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) within 30 Days

Job description

Job Overview

The Pulmonary Function Specialist is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services as prescribed by a physician. The Pulmonary Function Specialist (PFS) has responsibility for performing routine and advanced pulmonary function testing and acting as a resource for these procedures in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory. This position will also be responsible for monitoring workflow and/or may coordinate the daily operation of the Pulmonary Function Laboratory. This position requires excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Laboratory standards associated with safety are constantly followed.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:30a-4:00p or 8am-4:30pm

Location

UMMC West Bank Rehab Building at 2512 S 7th St, Mpls, MN

Responsibilities

• Assess data and patient needs and identifies expected outcomes.
• Obtain patient vials including but not limited to (BP, heart rate, respiratory rate).
• Analyzes and responds to identify needs and potential risks.
• Involves the patient, family, and other health care team members in gathering data.
• Identifies outcomes that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic, and attainable.
• Validates outcomes with patient, family, and other health team members.
• Documents data and identified outcomes.
• Performs all PFT Testing
• Performs all PFT testing including Flow Volume Loop, Lung Volume (Plethysmograph), Diffusion Capacity (Single Breath), Bronchodilator Response, Methacholine Challenge, and Exercise Challenge.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Appraises the validity of test orders and results.
• Follows established practice and determines and suggests the need for further PFT testing to physicians
• Follows ATS Guidelines for Pulmonary Function Tests. Evaluates the validity of testing based on calibration and patient efforts.
• Verifies equipment is in proper working condition
• Equipment Maintenance
• Daily calibration of plethysmograph and metabolic cart.
• Assess calibration to ensure accurate patient testing.
• Perform troubleshooting repairs of both software and hardware problems.
• Contact factory service personnel to perform equipment troubleshooting over the phone.
• Contact bio-medical engineering to coordinate equipment repairs

Required Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) within 30 Days or
• CPFT or RPFT/National Board for Respiratory Care within 1 Year
• Asthma Education Certificate within 1 year

Preferred Qualifications

• A.A./A.S. in Respiratory Care from a JRCRTE accredited program
• 1 year experience performing pulmonary function testing in a healthcare environment
• Respiratory Care License/State of MN

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status