Pulmonary Function Technologist RRT - Northeast Georgia Physicians Group NGPG - Pulmonology - FT Days

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System seeks a Pulmonary Function Technologist to perform diagnostic tests for patients from child to geriatric ages. You will operate testing equipment, collect samples, and communicate results to physicians to support final diagnoses.

Training and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals are required. You will work in collaboration with the Respiratory Therapy team, maintain equipment, and ensure patient safety in accordance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CTRT) in the state of Georgia.
• Minimum 1 year as a respiratory practitioner.
• Graduate of a two-year Respiratory Registry program or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs pulmonary function diagnostic procedures and analyzes results.
• Operates spirometry, plethysmography, nitrogen washouts, and diffusion studies.
• Delivers inhaled medications during testing and manages arterial blood gas collection.

Skills

RRT/CTRT license

Effective communication

Independent work

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Job Category: Allied Health Work Shift/Schedule: 8 Hr Morning - Afternoon Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role: Job Summary Pulmonary function technologists run tests on patients with suspected respiratory disorders, such as lung diseases. This is a diagnostic role, and the technologist works with other medical staff to evaluate patients, identifying conditions to come to a firm diagnosis. Assesses patients and takes the proper course of action. This position will care for patients in the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Care Professional) in the state of Georgia.
• CTRT or RRT
• Educational Requirements: Associates Degree.
• Graduate of a two (2) year Respiratory Registry program.
• OR in lieu of associates, graduate of a Respiratory program AND two (2) years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Minimum Experience: One (1) year as a respiratory practitioner
• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) certification or registry (RPFT)
• Preferred Educational Requirements:
• Preferred Experience:
• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Responsible for effective communication to promote quality patient care
• Communicates with staff and supervisors on patient care issues and Pulmonary Function schedules
• Communicates effectively with physicians on patient orders, critical Pulmonary Function results
• Responsible for all Pulmonary Function Testing
• Ability to work independently

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Performs pulmonary function diagnostic procedures for the determination of lung function, which includes collection, and analysis of arterial blood gases.
• Performs spirometry lung volumes, nitrogen washouts and whole-body plethysmograph, maximum voluntary ventilations, and diffusion of carbon monoxide studies.
• Delivers appropriate inhaled medical treatments during inhaled medication studies.
• Collects and analyzes blood gas samples in radial arteries and/or single stick arterial.
• Manages portable oxygen for transport of patients unable to use vendor oxygen.
• Performs ventilation and carbon dioxide response studies, TB/Antigen skin tests, bronchial provocation challenge tests, and assists with cardiopulmonary exercise stress testing and microhematocrit.
• Calibrates and maintains equipment used, which includes running daily controls, calculating and platting for quality control, rotating electrodes, cleaning and performance maintenance as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Vision: Moderate, Constantly 66-100% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%

Job Requires

• Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest - with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties.

Learn more at www.nghs.com.