Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Function Testing

Advocate Health; Milwaukee (WI); Presencial; USD 46.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) company contribution

Employer match up to 3%

Yearly merit increases

Shift differentials

Descripción de la vacante

Advocate Health in Milwaukee's St. Luke's Pulmonary Clinic is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform diagnostic testing, administer inhaled therapies and support patient care.

The role requires maintaining equipment, ensuring safety, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced outpatient setting. The position is 0.8 FTE with daytime hours, no weekends or holidays, offering a competitive hourly pay range and a comprehensive benefits package including retirement

Formación

• Respiratory Care Practitioner license required
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required
• Active CPFT or RPFT certification within 18 months of hire
• Graduate from accredited respiratory care program with an associate degree

Responsabilidades

• Performs pulmonary diagnostic testing including spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion studies and bronchial provocation tests.
• Administers inhaled medications per provider order and collects blood gas samples.
• May perform home oxygen assessments, 6-minute walks and indirect calorimetry.
• Provides bronchoscopy assists and ensures patient safety and quality of care.

Conocimientos

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Educación

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Graduate from accredited respiratory care program

Herramientas

NBRC CPFT/RPFT certification

Descripción del empleo

Location: St. Luke's - Pulmonary Clinic

Pay Range: $33.05 - $49.60/hour

Loan Forgiveness: Up to $21,000

Tuition Assistance: Up to $21,000

Shift/Schedule: 0.8 FTE, Days, No Weekends, No Holidays,

Clinical Ladder Program – up to $6,000 in additional yearly bonus potential

We want our teammates and their families to Live Well. Actual compensation offered in the Pay Range (above) will be based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience and/or training and internal equity. To accompany base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Shift differentials for PM, Nights, Weekends (based on job profile)
• 401(k) company contribution: 3% of your eligible annual salary AND 401(k) employer match: Dollar for dollar match up to 3%
• Opportunity for yearly merit increases within the salary range

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs pulmonary diagnostic testing which includes but is not limited to spirometry lung volumes, maximum voluntary ventilations, diffusion of carbon monoxide studies, bronchial provocation tests, administration of inhaled medications per provider order, collect and analyze blood gas samples. In addition, may perform home oxygen assessments, 6-minute walks, indirect calorimetry and provide bronchoscopy assists.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills.
• Promotes a culture of safety by recognizing and applying proper safety measures to prevent patient harm. Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner. Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providerscertification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Active Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) certification or Active Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 18 months of hire.

Education Required:

Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program, with a minimum of an associate degree.

Experience Required:

Typically requires 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Effective organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Problem solving and decision making for patient care and equipment use.
• Proficient computer skills, use of electronic mail and electronic medical record systems.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members, and physicians. Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others.
• Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Must sit, stand and walk the majority of the workday as well as lift, squat, bend, twist, kneel and reach above shoulders throughout.
• Must be able to:
• Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical and explosive hazards. As a result, protective clothing must be worn as necessary.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.