Pulmonary Function Specialist: Diagnostics and Education

SSM Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health in Madison, WI, seeks a regular full-time Respiratory Therapist focused on diagnostic pulmonary function testing and patient education. The role involves spirometry and full PFTs, equipment calibration, and collaboration with pulmonologists. A 40-hour day shift is typical with no nights or weekends.

Education required: Associate's degree in Respiratory Care. Licensure requirements include BLS HCP and Wisconsin credentials.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs ordered pulmonary function and pulmonary stress testing. Monitors and evaluates patient response during and after testing. Documents and reports testing results.
• Determines testing reference ranges and interprets results. Recognizes and corrects for invalid test results.
• Prepares, maintains and calibrates pulmonary function testing equipment. Maintains adequate levels of supplies used for testing. Troubleshoots equipment problems and reports needed repairs/replacements.
• Provides education and resources to patient and/or patient's family based on clinical implications.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pulmonary function testing

Spirometry

PFT equipment

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

PFT equipment

Job description

SSM Health in Madison, WI, seeks a regular full-time Respiratory Therapist focused on diagnostic pulmonary function testing and patient education. The role involves spirometry and full PFTs, equipment calibration, and collaboration with pulmonologists. A 40-hour day shift is typical with no nights or weekends.

Education required: Associate's degree in Respiratory Care. Licensure requirements include BLS HCP and Wisconsin credentials.