Pulmonary Technologist

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Respiratory Care professional with CPFT eligibility and NBRC credentials. The role includes administering pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gases, and patient care across respiratory procedures.

Two years in a Pulmonary Lab or Respiratory Care is preferred; CPFT within 6 months and RRT license are required. Teaching students and maintaining equipment are key duties in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA program for respiratory care or NBRC registry eligibility.
• Two years experience in a Pulmonary Lab and/or Respiratory Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to hospital standards and promotes a cooperative work environment through communication and teamwork.
• Obtains arterial blood gases for acid-base and oxygenation status to aid diagnosis and treatment.
• Calibrates all equipment daily to ensure accuracy against specifications.
• Ensures quality improvement activities to uphold laboratory standards.
• Provides a clinical experience for students to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Administers pulmonary function testing including spirometry and flow-volume loops with/without bronchodilator.
• Performs six minute walk test, pulse oximetry, oxygen therapy, and nebulizer treatments.
• Obtains diagnostic testing results with optimal patient effort.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge.
• Administers medications during testing per protocols and departmental procedures.
• Ensures age-appropriate patient care per Age-Specific Care Guidelines.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

PFT testing

Communication

Education

CPFT eligible within 6 months

RRT licensed

RPFT preferred

Tools

Pulmonary function testing equipment

Job description

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Graduate of an AMA program for respiratory care or satisfies the requirements as outlined in the admissions policies of the NBRC for registry examinations and/or two years experience in a Pulmonary Lab with certification and registry eligibility. One to two years of work experience in a Pulmonary Lab and/or Respiratory Care Department preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

Certified Pulmonary Function Technician (CPFT) within 6 months of hire and Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Licensed to practice as an RCP in the applicable state. Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building
• Obtains arterial blood gases for acid-base and oxygenation status which aids in diagnosis and treatment
• Calibrates all equipment on a daily basis to ensure calibration within standard deviation of equipment specifications
• Ensures quality improvement activities to uphold standards of the laboratory
• Provides a clinical experience for students to enhance their knowledge and clinical skills.
• Administers pulmonary function testing, including spirometry, flow volume loops with and without bronchodilator
• Administers six minute walk test, pulse oximetry studies, oxygen therapy and nebulizer treatments
• Provides diagnostic testing obtaining optimal patient effort and results
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge
• Administers medications/drugs during testing and procedures in accordance with protocols and departmental policies/procedures
• Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Communicates on a professional level with physicians, nurses and other ancillary staff

Provides quality results for diagnostic testing

Provides a teaching environment for students

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Occasional work with toxic chemicals

Subject to long, stressful hours

Comfortable climate, well lit

Frequently exposed to the risk of droplet and bloodborne diseases in collecting patient's specimens

Occasionally exposed to radiation.

Potential exposure to airborne pathogens (TB)