Pulmonary Function Technician

1 month ago

Providence, Rhode Island, United States Lifespan Full time
Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of Pediatric Pulmonology, we are seeking a skilled Pulmonary Function Technician to perform a variety of diagnostic pulmonary function tests on patients using spirometers, gas analyzers, oximeters, and other equipment to evaluate and test for lung disease.

Responsibilities
  • Receives orders from physicians for pulmonary function tests (PFT) to be performed on patients and reviews patient medical records to inform physicians of any previous difficulty with testing.
  • Explains procedures and gives instructions on various breathing maneuvers to patients to allay fears and obtain accurate results from tests.
  • Records data and reads graphical data from tests and performs routine mathematical calculations.
  • Performs a variety of diagnostic pulmonary function test procedures on patients, including routine pulmonary function studies, drawing arterial blood gas, measuring peak cough flow, and performing methacholine challenge tests.
  • Monitors patient during six-minute walk test and assists in other procedures as needed, including bronchoscopy.
  • Maintains supplies available in PFT lab, cleans equipment after use, and performs HEPA filtration unit maintenance.
  • Calibrates and maintains testing equipment, identifies and seeks resolution for technical problems, and maintains a clean work environment.
  • Assists in Respiratory Care for VIP clinic, CF clinic, Pediatric Pulmonology clinic, and Asthma/Allergy clinic, and maintains medication supply.
  • Assists providers with bronchoscopy procedures by preparing equipment, assisting with taking samples, and performing cytological washings and tissue biopsy using bronchoscope and biopsy brush.
  • Orders medium for transporting of biopsies or cytology washing and orders equipment provider deems necessary for the procedure.
  • Acts as respiratory therapy liaison for pulmonologists and other medical staff regarding inpatient care/equipment or testing as needed.
  • Properly uses inhaled medications and multiple devices for delivery, and educates patients and families on airway clearance rational and techniques.
  • Completes annual visits for CF patients, updates care plans, and provides expert airway clearance and equipment guidance.
  • Cleans and disinfects devices/equipment to be taught, educates co-workers/nurses in airway clearance medication delivery and devices, and performs clinical administrative functions as requested.
  • Participates in QI and other projects within the department or for special groups, develops and presents educational tools to staff and patients, and attends national and/or regional conferences.
Requirements
  • Completion of High School plus an AMA approved Associate Degree Respiratory Therapy program.
  • Certification or Registry required.
  • Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Rhode Island.
  • Maintain BLS.
  • Knowledge of test procedures and reactions of patients while undergoing test procedures.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Works in a patient care environment where both physical and mental effort is required to deal with patients, families, all levels of hospital staff, etc.

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