Respiratory Care Practitioner, PFT Lab

## Respiratory Care Practitioner, PFT Lab Apply locations:
Streeterville, Chicago, ILtime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JRAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
** Location
* * Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
** Job Description
**** General

Summary:

** Sets up, calibrates, performs lung function studies, performs exercise studies and pulmonary rehab services in conjunction with the exercise physiology laboratory, calculates and prepares patient reports and assists physicians with bronchoscopy procedures.  Understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care the need of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients in regard to their growth and developmental process.

Actively supports the hospital/department Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service goals, individually and as an effective team member.
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* Essential Job Functions:

*** Performs pulmonary function studies which may include administering drugs under medical supervision.
* Performs exercise studies and pulmonary rehab services as needed in conjunction with the exercise physiology lab.
* Assists physician with bronchoscopies (Respiratory Therapists only).
* Participates in respiratory education services as needed.
* Demonstrates clinical competence by working independently and consistently providing high quality pulmonary diagnostic services in a manner that assures patient safety and assists in diagnosis and treatment of the patient on and off site.
* Stays up to date on process changes, updates to the lab through email, team meetings and educational seminars.
* Sets up, cleans up, and calibrates equipment for studies, and troubleshoots when necessary.
* Prepares patient for tests which includes, explaining test procedures, ensuring patient safety, obtaining initial assessments and measurements, and properly placing equipment on patient.
* Calculates and prepares test reports and verifies result in Epic.
* Develops and maintains policy and procedure manuals, quality control programs, and safety procedures for the lab that meet the approval of the Medical Director and JCAHO, under the direction of the Cardio-Pulmonary Lab Manager and/or team leader.
* Responsible for maintaining a preventive maintenance program for all laboratory equipment. In conjunction with the Medical Director, Cardio-Pulmonary Manager and Team Leader, evaluates potential new equipment and supplies.
* Ensures that all tests performed are charged as per hospital and lab procedures.
* Responsible for monitoring the laboratory for quality management under the direction of the Cardio-Pulmonary Lab Manager and/or Team Leader.
* Prepares and processes purchase orders/repairs after obtaining appropriate signature.  Puts away supplies on arrival.
* Provides training to technical staff, medical students and residents and pulmonary fellows.
* Attends scheduled educational programs in pulmonary function and respiratory physiology. Attends required hospital in-services.
* Assists with research and clinical projects as directed by Medical Director.
* Coordinates all scheduling for the PFT laboratory assuring patients are in Epic with supporting documentation for billing.
* Assists with NIOSH course platform.
* Additional appropriate projects at the discretion of the Medical Director, manager, and Team Lead.
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