RRT

Respiratory/ Pulmonary Function Therapist

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Position:
Respiratory/ Pulmonary Function Therapist

Department:
Respiratory Therapy

Schedule:

Full Time 40 hours

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Respiratory Care Department Clinical Coordinator, performs a variety of technical duties involved in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary disease, along with the delivery of Respiratory Care Services to ensure the quality care received by patients. Conducts Respiratory Care services according to department policy and procedure, as assigned, to ensure the quality of care provided to patients.

Essential Responsibilities / Duties:

• Conducts Pulmonary Function testing according to department policy and procedures and physician orders.
• Schedules Pulmonary Function tests in accordance with hospital/departmental policies.
• Reviews physician consults on request and performs Pulmonary Function tests in a timely fashion. Assists physician with bronchoscope. Prepare patient for procedure.
• Delivers aerosolized medication treatment when requested by physician for testing.
• Prepares medication and other solution to be used by physician during bronchoscopy.
• Obtains arterial blood for measurement of blood gases when requested by physicians. Arranges for analysis of blood, records results, and notifies physician when results are abnormal.
• Evaluates results and submits billing information on the day of testing.
• Administers Pulmonary Function tests, including spirometry, lung volumes, diffusing capacity, flow/volume loops, pre and post bronchodilator medication, plethysmography, methocholine challenge and maximum volume ventilation, helium dilution, maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressures and exercise oximetry.
• Prints results of tests and submits results for Pulmonary Physician interpretation. Sends and/or faxes final results to referring physician in a timely manner. Submits billing information on day of testing.
• Maintains Pulmonary Function Therapy (PFT) Laboratory in clean and organized manner.
• Monitors respiratory status of patients during bronchoscopy. Responsible for troubleshooting equipment used during bronchoscopy. Makes arrangements for repairs as directed by the Clinical Coordinator.
• Assures billing information is submitted on the day of bronchoscopy testing. Maintains log book of bronchoscopies.
• Insures cleaning is done of bronchoscopy equipment after use. Maintains and monitors glutaraldehyde solution and documents results according to Infection Control Policy.
• Monitors vital signs of patients during bronchoscopy procedures. Documents results according to hospital policy. Assist in transport of patients receiving IV conscious sedation.
• Oversees care of specimens obtained during bronchoscopy.
• Assists physician in Cardiopulmonary Exercise Stress testing.
• Assures Cardiopulmonary Exercise Stress testing equipment is functioning properly.
• Prepares patient for testing and assists physician with Cardiopulmonary Exercise Stress testing protocol.
• Monitors ECG, oximetry and vital signs of patient during Cardiopulmonary Exercise Stress testing.
• Participates in Pulmonary Rehab program staffing as needed.
• Prints reports at end of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Stress test. Submits billing information on day of the test.
• Ensures accuracy of equipment in Pulmonary Function Therapy Laboratory.
• Maintains calibration of equipment according to manufacturer specification. Maintains documentation of calibration results.
• Performs Electrocardiograph tests to discover variations in the heart muscles electrical activity associated with disease state in accordance with departmental practices and procedures and manufacturers procedures.
• Prepares patient for Electrocardiograph testing by explaining what is to be done. Loads graph paper or tape.
• Attaches electrode to specified areas of the patients forearm, calves and chest. Administers test of operating Electrocardiograph.
• Removes and identifies tracings after the test and makes up a charge ticket to bill the patient. Performs tests in the patients ward using portable Electrocardiograph unit.
• Reviews the patient chart and accurately interprets the physicians orders.
• Sets up appropriate equipment and medication needed for…