Pulmonary Function Tech | Pediatric Respiratory Diagnostics

Brown Medicine; Cranston (RI); Vor Ort; USD 47.000 - 77.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Brown University Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform diagnostic pulmonary function tests and assist in bronchoscopy procedures. The role involves calibrating equipment, maintaining a clean lab, and educating patients on inhaled therapies.

Candidates must hold an AMA-approved Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy and Rhode Island licensure. Experience with PFTs and arterial blood gas collection is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• AMA approved Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Certification or Registry required; Rhode Island license.
• Maintain BLS; knowledge of test procedures and patient care.

Aufgaben

• Perform diagnostic pulmonary function tests (PFTs) using spirometers and gas analyzers.
• Assist physicians and obtain samples for bronchoscopy procedures when needed.
• Calibrate and maintain PFT equipment and maintain a clean lab environment.
• Educate patients and families on inhaled therapies and device use.
• Document results in EMR and communicate findings to interpreting providers.

Kenntnisse

Respiratory therapy

Patient care

BLS

Communication

Ausbildung

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Rhode Island Licensure

BLS Certification

Tools

Spirometer

Gas analyzer

Jobbeschreibung

Brown University Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform diagnostic pulmonary function tests and assist in bronchoscopy procedures. The role involves calibrating equipment, maintaining a clean lab, and educating patients on inhaled therapies.

Candidates must hold an AMA-approved Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy and Rhode Island licensure. Experience with PFTs and arterial blood gas collection is preferred.