Pulmonary Function Tech RRT

driscoll; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscoll in Corpus Christi, Texas, seeks a Pulmonary Function Lab Technologist to perform pulmonary diagnostic testing, including exercise and gas exchange stress tests. The role involves ensuring test validity, operating PFT equipment, and collaborating with physicians for interpretation.

The candidate may be an experienced or entry-level Registered Respiratory Therapist, expected to learn advanced testing and support education of patients and families in clinical and lab settings.

Qualifications

• Requires registration as a Respiratory Therapist and eligibility for state licensure
• Experience with pulmonary function testing preferred
• Strong communication with patients and healthcare teams

Responsibilities

• Sets up and calibrates pulmonary function testing equipment.
• Maintains quality control and documents results for accuracy.
• Educates patients about procedures and inhaled medications.
• Maintains patient records and scheduling within the lab.

Skills

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Quality control

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Tools

Pulmonary function testing equipment

Job description

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.

General Purpose of Job

Under the supervision of the Medical Director and the Pulmonary Function Laboratory Manager, the Pulmonary Function Lab Technologist (PF Technologist) performs pulmonary diagnostic testing, including exercise and gas exchange stress tests. PF Technologist assures quality control of equipment and follows standard guidelines to assure test validity before reporting to designated physician for interpretation. The PF Technologist may be experienced or entry-level registered respiratory therapist. The PF Lab Technologist will be expected to learn advanced testing procedures, monitor and implement changes within scope of practice and in consultation with physician(s). Must effectively communicate with patients to elicit appropriate responses during testing. Performs clinic procedures relating to respiratory care, including administration of inhaled medications, disease management and respiratory equipment education for patients and their families.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.

Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.

Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.

Daily

• Sets up and calibrates pulmonary function testing equipment using established guidelines, selects and tests equipment prior to patient use.
• Possesses ability to use hospital and pulmonary department computer systems daily.
• Maintains and troubleshoots pulmonary function testing equipment (follows established guidelines for operation, cleaning, storage, and disinfection, identifies and corrects malfunctions).
• Performs quality assurance and control for pulmonary function equipment (uses appropriate methods to document that instruments are functional and evaluates results to ensure that they meet accepted standards of reliability).
• Selects and sets up equipment, instructs patients, elicits cooperation, performs procedures, monitors patient response, and evaluates patient performance.
• Evaluates validity of specific pulmonary function test, by assessing patient and equipment performance to ensure reproducibility; recognizes artifact and correctable problems.
• Collects and evaluates clinical data; performs and evaluates quality control.
• Calculates test results, evaluates reliability, compares results with predicted reference values, and evaluates clinical implications of test results.
• Assists with parent and patient education in clinical and laboratory settings.
• Assists with specimen collection for respiratory cultures using established guidelines.
• Maintains clerical duties in accordance with the needs of the pulmonary function lab, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, faxing, and scanning of reports into patients' electronic medical record.

Weekly

• Checks and maintains special procedure gas, and supply inventories.
• Checks patient scheduling for pulmonary function lab and communicates any conflicts to Pulmonary Function Lab Manager.
• Assists with CF Center team duties

Biweekly

• Assists with supply inventory management. Inventory needs communicated to Pulmonary Function Lab Manager.

Monthly

• Assists with preparation of monthly operations report.
• Assists with preparation of monthly CQA/ CQI reports.
• Assists with preparation of monthly infection control reports.
• Attends monthly department meetings.
• Assists team members with the education of physicians, nurses and respiratory therapists and volunteers with community education endeavors.

Annually

• Assists with preparation of operations, quality assurance and quality improvement and infection control reports.
• Assists with preparation of operations and capital equipment budgets.
• Volunteers for hospital and community service.

Travel Requirements

This position requires regular travel to provide pulmonary function testing services at off-site outpatient clinics and satellite locations throughout the organization's service region. Travel may be required for up to three (3) days per week, based on operational and patient care needs. The Pulmonary Function Lab Technologist is expected to maintain flexibility in work location and schedule, safely transport required equipment and supplies, and ensure consistent, high-quality patient care and a