Responsibilities/Job Description:
The Pulmonary Function Specialist is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services as prescribed by a physician. The Pulmonary Function Specialist (PFS) has responsibility for performing routine and advanced pulmonary function testing and acting as a resource for these procedures in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory. This position will also be responsible for monitoring workflow and/or may coordinate the daily operation of the Pulmonary Function Laboratory. This position requires excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Laboratory standards associated with safety are constantly followed.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30a-4:00p or 8am-4:30pm
Location: UMMC West Bank Rehab Building at 2512 S 7th St, Mpls, MN
Responsibilities
- Assess data and patient needs and identifies expected outcomes.
- Obtain patient vials including but not limited to (BP, heart rate, respiratory rate).
- Analyzes and responds to identify needs and potential risks.
- Involves the patient, family, and other health care team members in gathering data.
- Identifies outcomes that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic, and attainable.
- Validates outcomes with patient, family, and other health team members.
- Documents data and identified outcomes.
- Performs all PFT Testing
- Performs all PFT testing including Flow Volume Loop, Lung Volume (Plethysmograph), Diffusion Capacity (Single Breath), Bronchodilator Response, Methacholine Challenge, and Exercise Challenge.
- Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
- Appraises the validity of test orders and results.
- Follows established practice and determines and suggests the need for further PFT testing to physicians
- Follows ATS Guidelines for Pulmonary Function Tests. Evaluates the validity of testing based on calibration and patient efforts.
- Verifies equipment is in proper working condition
- Equipment Maintenance
- Daily calibration of plethysmograph and metabolic cart.
- Assess calibration to ensure accurate patient testing.
- Perform troubleshooting repairs of both software and hardware problems.
- Contact factory service personnel to perform equipment troubleshooting over the phone.
- Contact bio-medical engineering to coordinate equipment repairs
Required Qualifications
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) within 30 Days or
- CPFT or RPFT/National Board for Respiratory Care within 1 Year
- Asthma Education Certificate within 1 year
Preferred Qualifications
- A.A./A.S. in Respiratory Care from a JRCRTE accredited program
- 1 year experience performing pulmonary function testing in a healthcare environment
- Respiratory Care License/State of MN
Qualifications:
$35.58- $50.24 Hourly