Technologist-Pulmonary Function

Northeast Georgia Health System; Braselton (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NGHS benefits package

Team oriented environment

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform pulmonary function testing across age groups, from child to geriatric, in a diagnostic role. You will work with medical staff to evaluate patients and determine care paths, following safety guidelines and department policies.

The role requires state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, an associate degree or equivalent respiratory program, and at least one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Care Professional) in the state of Georgia (CRTT or RRT).
• Associates Degree or two-year Respiratory Registry program graduate; OR graduate of a Respiratory program with two years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a respiratory practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Performs pulmonary function diagnostic procedures including spirometry, arterial blood gas collection and analysis, diffusing capacity and related tests.
• Calibrates and maintains pulmonary equipment and performs quality control checks.
• Communicates with staff and physicians to coordinate patient care and ensure proper testing procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent work

Clinical testing procedures

Education

Associate Degree

Respiratory Registry program graduate

Respiratory Therapist licensure (GA)

Job description

Job Category

Allied Health Work

Shift/Schedule

9 Hr Morning - Afternoon

About the Role

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. 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. CRTT 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

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Northeast Georgia Health System 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.

Company Overview

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.