Pulmonary Function Specialist - Casual

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan participation

Sick and Safe Time

Early access to earned wages

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Casual Pulmonary Function Specialist for M Health Fairview Clinics & Surgery Center. This role, based in Minneapolis, offers weekday shifts with no weekends or holidays required.

The Specialist will perform comprehensive pulmonary function studies, educate patients, and ensure equipment calibration. Candidates need an associate degree or relevant credentials, with high attention to detail. Join our committed team dedicated to optimal patient care.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in medical or science field or RCP (CPFT required by the end of the first year).
• High attention to detail and very accurate data collection.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete pulmonary function studies including methacholine challenges, arterial blood gases, and oxygen qualifiers.
• Educate patients regarding asthma education, inhaled medications, and nebulizer treatments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data collection accuracy

Education

Associate degree in medical or science field

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview has a Casual Pulmonary Function Specialist opening at M Health Fairview Clinics & Surgery Center. Shifts are on weekdays, 7:30am-4:00pm, or 8:00am-4:30pm. This role does not require weekends or holidays.

Regardless of role, we recognize that every member of our team is vital! The Pulmonary Function Specialist is primarily responsible for performing complete pulmonary function studies. In addition, this role provides patient education for the UMN Health Pulmonary Function Laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs complete pulmonary function studies including: methacholine challenges, arterial blood gases, 6 minute walk tests, oxygen qualifiers, O2 titrations, shunt studies and research
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of pulmonary lab equipment and ABG analyzer
• Performs calibration, quality and biological control on all testing equipment
• Educates patients regarding asthma education, inhaled medications, nebulizer treatments, smoking cessation and oxygen therapy
• Follows research protocols for the various research projects the UMN Pulmonary lab is currently involved with
• Stays up to date on the current ATS statements and UMN Health pulmonary lab protocols for pulmonary function testing

Minimum Qualifications

• Two-year degree in medical or science field or RCP (CPFT is required by the end of the first year)
• CPFT Requirements:
  • You need an associate degree (or higher) from an entry into practice respiratory therapy education program OR
  • You need to be a CRT or RRT credentialed by the NBRC OR
  • You need at least 62 semester hours in college, including college credit level courses in biology and mathematics OR
  • One year experience in patient testing, patient education or respiratory therapy
• High attention to detail and very accurate data collection

Locations

909 Fulton St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, 14500 99th Ave N, Maple Grove, MN 55369, & 6545 France Ave S Ste 150, Edina, MN 55435

Hours

Casual

Benefit Overview

Although this is considered a non-benefit eligible position, Fairview offers employees the option to participate in the Fairview 403(b) plan, earn Sick and Safe Time, and early access to earned wages.

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