Pulmonary Function/Rehab Tech (Ft; 40Hrs/Wk) - Temple Physicians Inc, Yardley (Rpft, Cpft, Or Crt)

Temple University Health System

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 30 days ago

    Highlights

    Performs routine pulmonary function testing (Spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity, airway resistance, thoracic gas volume, respiratory muscle strength). Performs routine exercise studies such as oxygen titration and 6-minute walks, resting energy expenditure.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPhiladelphia, PA

    Description

    Performs routine pulmonary function testing (Spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity, airway resistance, thoracic gas volume, respiratory muscle strength). Performs routine exercise studies such as oxygen titration and 6-minute walks, resting energy expenditure. Performs set-up and teaching for Home Sleep testing. Trains and educates clinical staff.

    Education

    Associate's Degree AMA approved school of respiratory care or pulmonary

    function technology Required

    Experience

    1 year experience in pulmonary rehabilitation and/or pulmonary function testing Preferred

    General Experience in calibrating equipment, performing quality control procedures, and

    conducting a clinical exercise test Preferred

    Licenses

    Cert Pulmonary Function Tech Required or

    Cert Respiratory Therapist Required or

    Reg Pulmonary Function Tech Required

    Basic Life Support Required

    Reg Respiratory Therapist Preferred

    Amer College of Sports Med. Preferred '402971

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