Pulmonary Function Technician Part-time Position

4 days ago


Palos Heights, Illinois, United States Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Pulmonary Function Technician to join our team at Northwestern Medicine. As a key member of our respiratory care team, you will be responsible for performing and evaluating diagnostic testing for patients with cardio-pulmonary disorders.

Responsibilities
  • Collect and evaluate relevant clinical history, including patient height, weight, age, race, sex, smoking and occupational history, vital signs, medical/surgical history, and medications.
  • Evaluate, maintain, and troubleshoot the quality control data for diagnostic equipment, including gas analyzers, oximeters, and other required pulmonary function equipment.
  • Select, assemble, and check equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness, including gas analyzers, volume, flow, and time measuring devices, aerosol delivery devices, and other necessary pulmonary function equipment.
  • Calibrate equipment to ensure proper operation, including gas analyzers, volume, flow, and time measuring devices, aerosol delivery devices, and other necessary pulmonary function equipment.
  • Instruct patients and elicit cooperation in performing diagnostic procedures, including lung volumes, spirometry, diffusion capacities, bronchodilator administration, bronchoprovocation studies, maximum inspiratory pressure, expiratory pressure, and other necessary pulmonary function diagnostic procedures.
  • Evaluate patient performance in diagnostic procedures, including lung volumes, spirometry, flows, diffusion capacities, bronchodilator administration, and other pulmonary function diagnostic procedures.
  • Monitor patient response and performance analysis in diagnostic procedures, including lung volumes, spirometry, diffusion capacities, bronchodilator administration, SA02, bronchoprovocation tests, and other related pulmonary diagnostic procedures.
  • Determine the appropriateness of prescribed therapy and goals for identified pathophysiological states and utilize appropriate patient care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients.
  • Analyze data, including blood gas analysis, static lung volumes by plethysmography, bronchial challenge, airway resistance/conductance, and apply statistical and graphic methods to pulmonary function data.
  • Evaluate the clinical implications of pulmonary function tests, static lung volumes, exercise test data, ECG monitoring, and blood gas analysis.
Requirements
  • Graduation from an AMA-accredited respiratory care program and passing the Registry exam administered by the National Board of Respiratory Care RRT.
  • Two years of previous experience in the field of respiratory care and in performing pulmonary function tests.
  • Ability to work with a personal computer and possess CPR and NPR certification.
About Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.



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