Pulmonary Diagnostics RCP II - Northern Virginia

Kids Are Our Everything. Department

10216 Pulmonary Lab

$41.83 - $82.96

The Pulmonary Diagnostics RCPII will report to the Manager, Pulmonary Diagnostics Lab, for operational oversight. The Manager will provide oversight of the assessment of technical competencies and training. The RCPII will be responsible for any additional training required at time of hire or promotion within time criteria determined by manager. They will be experienced and able to provide clinical support for diagnostic services and respiratory needs at the time of hire or promotion.

They will be familiar with all lab processes and procedures and how to access assistance or references when needed by end of probationary period. This includes but is not limited to: assessment of a patient's respiratory status, provision of all standard respiratory care treatments, performing full spectrum of pulmonary function studies( spirometry, plethysmography , DLCO, LCI, MIP/MEP , FOT), metabolic studies, hypoxic challenges, all forms of exercise testing (GXT , 6 minute walk, EIB, cold air challenge),methacholine challenges, transcutaneous CO2 monitoring, indirect measurement of hemoglobin, FENO measurement, bronchoscopy support and equipment care for procedures performed in the OR, cath lab or ICU's.

Assessment & adjustment of patient's settings on home ventilators including report generation from the ventilator during visit. All work will comply with the ATS standards of testing, DOH and JCH guidelines and hospital policies and procedures. They also expected to transition work sites to include the main lab, the inpatient lab, the OR/ICU, Regional Outpatient Centers(ROC) and the Muscular Dystrophy program held in Physical Medicine.

Will provide educational encounters for patients and their families covering all forms of Airway Clearance Techniques(ACT), respiratory medications and equipment used in the home. Children's National Health Center is a teaching and research facility. As a member of our team, the RCPII will assist in hosting medical and respiratory care students and provide educational experiences in the areas of care our service is responsible for as needed throughout the year.

Will be knowledgeable of High Level Disinfection (HLD) processes practiced in our hospital. Will be able to troubleshoot any equipment in use in our department. Must be familiar with CPAP/BIPAP equipment and apnea monitors. Must acquire and maintain CITI credentialing to allow them to support any research protocols we are needed for.

• A.S. Completion of a minimum two year of college training in an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program required (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

• 4 years Experience in respiratory care environment providing care for inpatients or outpatients (Required)
• 2 years Experience in a pulmonary diagnostics environment (Required)
• 1 year Experience in a pediatric pulmonary lab environment (Required)

• CITI training must be completed within probationary period

• Registered Respiratory Therapist RCP DC license Upon Hire (Required)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist RCP MD or VA license (depending on position applied for) 90 Days (Required)
  Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) Upon Hire (Required)
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) Upon Hire (Required)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire (Required)

• Ensure equipment and supplies are prepared and ready to provide any service requested.
• Prioritize multiple requests for services.
• Utilize supervisory staff for assistance when needed.
• Monitor and maintain supplies at any…