Registered Pulmonary Technologist 2

Jobvite, Inc.; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Jobvite, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to operate pulmonary function testing and metabolic stress testing equipment.

The role supports physicians during bronchoscopy and related procedures, ensures samples are properly labeled and documented, and maintains quality controls on all equipment. Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy, NBRC credentials (RRT/CPFT), and must obtain RPFT within a year of hire.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• RRT or CPFT certification from NBRC is required.
• RPFT must be achieved within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs pulmonary function tests using the Sensor Medics system.
• Performs metabolic stress testing using the Sensor Medics system.
• Assists physician during bronchoscopy and thoracentesis; ensures proper labeling and lab submission of samples.
• Performs ABG puncture and analyzes samples, ensuring results are entered into Cerner system.
• Performs and documents quality controls and calibrations on all equipment.
• Supports physicians during specialty bronchoscopy procedures (EBUS and Navigational).
• Attends mandatory service and department meetings per PEP standards.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pulmonary function testing

Respiratory therapy

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

RRT or CPFT certification

Tools

Sensor Medics system

Cerner Laboratory System

Job description

Summary

Performs and is available to work across the WCHN Network testing and assisting in basic and advanced procedures in the pulmonary lab on patients who require services provided by the department.

Responsibilities

• 1. Performs pulmonary function tests utilizing the sensor medics system.
• 2. Performs metabolic stress testing utilizing the sensor medics system.
• 3. Assists the physician during bronchoscopy and thorocentesis. Takes responsibility for ensuring samples procured during the procedure get properly labeled & sent to the laboratory.
• 4. Performs Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) puncture and utilizes the current technology to analyze the sample. Ensures that the results are put into the Cerner Laboratory Computer System.
• 5. Performs and documents quality controls & calibrations on all equipment.
• 6. Assists the physician during specialty bronchoscopy procedures, EBUS and Navigational.
• 7. Attends mandatory services & department meetings as per PEP standards.
• 8. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• 9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and a minimum of 3 years experience as Respiratory Therapist or Pulmonary Function Technologist.
• RRT or CPFT from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Must achieve RPFT within one year of hire.
• Desired: Previous experience performing pulmonary function tests.

Working Conditions

• Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
• Occupational: Some occupational risk
• Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
• Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Salary Range: $28.78 - $53.45 Hourly

Benefits

• Available benefits include: 401(k) Retirement Plan and Wellness Programs.
• Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.