Pulmonary Function Therapist (Full Time, Days)

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Pulmonary Function Therapist (Full Time, Days)

Job ID: 328015

Work Type: FT

Location: Plainsboro, NJ, United States

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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

• Performs all tasks in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining and calibrating all testing equipment in the laboratory.
• Works with UMCP physicians in performing the prescribed test for each patient.
• Must adhere to all regulatory standards, i.e. JCAHO, Department of Health, and CAP.
• Responsible for ensuring quality care to our customers.
• Assumes all patient/customer pulmonary function laboratory responsibilities.
• Responsible for performing all age specific testing in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory.
• Understands and follows the organization's policies, procedures and standards.
• Participates in the department's performance improvement activities.
• Knowledge of Performance Indicators and ensure exceeding results.
• Other duties as assigned by the Department Manager.

Credentials:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Must have BLS certification through AHA.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (Required)
• Certified or Registered status in accordance with requirements of National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• ACLS certification through AHA, or within 3 months of hire.
• Respiratory Therapist (Required)
• Licensed in the State of New Jersey.
• RPFT or CPFT (Required)
• Must become CPFT or RPFT within the first year of taking the position.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience: • •3+ years Experience in Pulmonary Function testing. •Ability to assist RT's on floors when determined by Manager.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Salary Range:

$32.50 - $51.85/Hourly

As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

Click here for information on UPHS's Benefits.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Current UPHS-paid Employees must CLICK HERE to apply on the Internal job board

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