Pulmonary Function Technologist (RCP)

Carle Health

Urbana, IL

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$29.10–$50.05 Per Hour

SKILLS

Basic Life Support (BLS), Calibration, Disease, Documentation, Durable Medical Equipment, Financial Regulations, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Providers, Homeland Security, Hospital, Medical Treatment, Medications, Medicine, Nursing, Oximetry, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Follow-up, Quality Control, Reporting Skills, Respiratory Medicine, Respiratory Therapy, Social Security Administration, Testing, Training/Teaching

LOCATION

Urbana, IL

POSTED

5 days ago

Overview

The Pulmonary Function Technologist performs a full range of pulmonary function diagnostic testing using a variety of equipment modalities. Assesses and instructs patient in correct procedures for optimal results. Performs therapeutic services as indicated.
Qualifications

Certifications: Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) within 2 years - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) within 2 years - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), Education: College Diploma: Respiratory Therapy (Required), Work Experience: Respiratory therapy
Responsibilities

Completes a full range of pulmonary function testing; Administers respiratory care modalities and monitors effects of therapy. Performs accurate documentation. Prepares patient for transportation and transport. Departmental Functions: Full range of Pulmonary Function Testing including specialty testing, i.e., Basic spirometry, or Pre and Post spirometry; Lung volumes, Diffusion capacity; Aridol/Exercise Asthma Challenge Testing, Methacholine Asthma Challenge, Arterial Blood Gases, and FeNO (fraction Exhaled Nitric Oxide) also includes pulse oximetry testing for oxygen qualification or oxygen re-certification; 6 min walk simple pulmonary stress testing. Documentation: Performs accurate documentation in EPIC electronic medical record. Fax required testing information to outside referrals and DME companies (Home 02 Qualify / recertification). Quality Control: Performs quality control / calibration on all pulmonary function equipment. Test Reports: Prepares test reports and patient for the follow-up appointments with the provider. Education: Educates patients as needed on disease processes, medications and their delivery methods.
About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $29.1per hour - $50.05per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

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