RRT: Pulmonary Function Care Specialist | Day Shift

SSM Health; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health – Saint Louis University Hospital in Missouri seeks a Pulmonary Function Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT, to provide diagnostic evaluation of pulmonary function for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

Job responsibilities include performing pulmonary function and stress testing, calibrating equipment, interpreting results, educating patients and families, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.
• No experience required.
• RPFT within one year of hire.
• Licensure/certification requirements include BLS, NBRC credentials.

Responsibilities

• Performs ordered pulmonary function and pulmonary stress testing. Monitors and evaluates patient response during and after testing. Documents and reports testing results.
• Determines testing reference ranges and interprets results. Recognizes and corrects for invalid test results.
• Prepares, maintains and calibrates pulmonary function testing equipment. Maintains adequate levels of supplies used for testing. Troubleshoots equipment problems and reports needed repairs/replacements.
• Provides education and resources to patient and/or patient's family based on clinical implications.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Pulmonary function testing equipment

Job description

SSM Health – Saint Louis University Hospital in Missouri seeks a Pulmonary Function Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT, to provide diagnostic evaluation of pulmonary function for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

Job responsibilities include performing pulmonary function and stress testing, calibrating equipment, interpreting results, educating patients and families, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.