Respiratory Therapist / Pulmonary Technician

Position Purpose:

The incumbent is responsible for performing pulmonary function tests, which it's sub-components are- spirometry, DLCO, lung volume measurements, airway resistance- using plethysmography, MVV, occasionally FRC and MIP/MEP testing. 6 MWT tests, responsible for the daily calibration of the PFT equipment.

Nature and Scope:

Pulmonary Function Test Specialists (PFT): are accountable and responsible for the performance of pulmonary function examinations. The Pulmonary Function Test Specialists are required to function as a professional resource person to pulmonary physicians, physicians in training, other medical staff, management, and nursing, regarding the performance, documentation, and interpretation of pulmonary function testing.

This position does provide patient care.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Minimum Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education:

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. High School or GED.

Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited School for Respiratory Care.

Experience:

Previous experience in Pulmonary Function preferred, but not required.

License(s):

Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Board of Medical Examiners Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or RRT Respiratory Care Practitioner License required at time of hire.

Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required at time of hire.

Certification(s):

Ability of obtain and maintain a BLS certification by The American Heart Association standards.

Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred. Registered Pulmonary Function Technician preferred.

Computer / Typing:

Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.