Pulmonary Function Tech: Diagnostic Testing Expert

Northeast Georgia Health System; Braselton (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NGHS benefits package

Team oriented environment

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform pulmonary function testing across age groups, from child to geriatric, in a diagnostic role. You will work with medical staff to evaluate patients and determine care paths, following safety guidelines and department policies.

The role requires state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, an associate degree or equivalent respiratory program, and at least one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Care Professional) in the state of Georgia (CRTT or RRT).
• Associates Degree or two-year Respiratory Registry program graduate; OR graduate of a Respiratory program with two years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a respiratory practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Performs pulmonary function diagnostic procedures including spirometry, arterial blood gas collection and analysis, diffusing capacity and related tests.
• Calibrates and maintains pulmonary equipment and performs quality control checks.
• Communicates with staff and physicians to coordinate patient care and ensure proper testing procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent work

Clinical testing procedures

Education

Associate Degree

Respiratory Registry program graduate

Respiratory Therapist licensure (GA)

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform pulmonary function testing across age groups, from child to geriatric, in a diagnostic role. You will work with medical staff to evaluate patients and determine care paths, following safety guidelines and department policies.

The role requires state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, an associate degree or equivalent respiratory program, and at least one year of experience.