Pulmonary Function Specialist

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