Pulmonary Function Technologist

HealthPartners; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Nicollet is hiring a Pulmonary Function Technologist to perform diagnostic pulmonary function testing and related cardiopulmonary studies, following department policies. The role requires independent action under direction of the ordering clinician and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM. The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program, registered respiratory therapist with BLS, and possess strong judgment

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy school.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist; BLS certification.
• Ability to exercise good judgement, critical thinking, problem solving and multi-tasking; effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic pulmonary function testing and related cardiopulmonary studies per protocols.
• Interact with colleagues to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Perform nocturnal oximetry, arterial blood gases, induced sputum, nebulizer therapy, and home oxygen qualification.

Skills

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy school

Job description

Pulmonary Function Technologist

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Pulmonary Function Technologist to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary

The Pulmonary Function Technologist will primarily conduct diagnostic pulmonary function testing, according to the department and organization policies and procedures. He or she will interact with colleagues to provide comprehensive care.

The Pulmonary Function Technologist role is a specialized position and requires independent action and decision making, while also following the direction of the ordering clinician. The role requires flexibility, excellent critical thinking skills, the ability to multi-task.

This position performs pulmonary function testing and cardiopulmonary diagnostic studies in accordance with department protocols. This role will also perform other respiratory testing duties, including but not limited to, nocturnal oximetry studies, obtaining arterial blood gases, collecting induced sputum samples, nebulizer therapy & qualifying walks (for home oxygen therapy).

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM

Required Qualifications

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy school.
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist.
  • BLS
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to exercise good judgement, critical thinking, problem solving and multi-tasking skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills are a necessity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • 2 years' experience as a respiratory therapist
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Experience in pulmonary function testing.

Benefits

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!