Respiratory Care Practitioner I - PFT, Full-Time, Days ($20,000 Sign-On Bonus)
Core
Administer pulmonary function tests (PFT) and respiratory therapies to acutely ill patients in adult med-surg, emergency, and critical care units.
Role type
Respiratory Care Practitioner (PFT Specialist)
Builds
Pulmonary function test results and respiratory therapy interventions
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Medicine
Required skills
Pulmonary function testing, patient assessment, respiratory therapy modalities, equipment calibration, ATS/ERS guideline compliance, emergency response, quality control
Preferred skills
Neonatal Resuscitation, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Adult Cardiovascular Life Support
Technologies
Spirometry, Plethysmography, Nitrogen wash out, ABG analyzers
Responsibilities
Coordinate delivery of prescribed pulmonary function tests per ATS guidelines; perform daily equipment checks and calibration; monitor patient condition and communicate with healthcare team; respond to clinical emergency situations; precept students.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff