Pulmonary Function Therapist

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Day One:

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100%

Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Schedule:

Part time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

701

WINTHROP AVE City:

GLENDALE HEIGHTS

State:

Illinois Postal Code:

60139

Job Description:

• Part-Time Days
• 7 am to 3:30 pm
• No weekends Cleans and disinfects spirometry circuits, portable spirometry care, patient transport equipment, and test areas daily.

Performs and documents lab calibration verification studies. Prepares and assists with the preparation of quality control records and documents. Conducts calibration checks and calibrations every thirty days, after repairs, or when accuracy is in question. Recognizes and reports quality control deviations and initiates corrective actions immediately. Runs and records monthly proficiency testing on pulmonary function testing equipment. Documents maintenance and repair work in appropriate logs for pulmonary function equipment. Performs and records quality control measurements on pulmonary function testing equipment monthly, after repairs, or when accuracy is in question. Utilizes and maintains spirometers and diffusion study equipment, replacing expendable supplies as needed. Ensures uninterrupted availability of supplies to the pulmonary laboratory through inventory, record keeping, and restocking. Schedules and performs various pulmonary diagnostic tests, discussing and clarifying results with ordering providers. Transports or arranges transport for patients to the lab efficiently and in a timely fashion. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to perform quality control measurements and recording [Required] Ability to perform: linearity, calibration verification, spirometric, full/advanced pulmonary function, pre/post bronchodilator and nocturnal oximetry studies [Required] Ability to utilize, maintain and calibrate pulmonary function equipment [Required] Ability to utilize and adapt to state-of-the-art technology, computer systems and applications [Required] Effective oral and written communication skills [Required] Course of training or internship in pulmonary diagnostic testing [Required]

Education:

Associate [Required] Bachelor's [Preferred]

Field of Study:

in

Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science Work Experience:

Experience in a full-service pulmonary function laboratory [Preferred]

Additional Information:

NBRC credential must be maintained as a condition of continued role eligibility.

All States :

require NBRC for new hires, and incumbents.

Florida Exception:

legacy incumbents may continue working and may transfer within Florida without a NBRC active credential, subject to an approved, time-limited transition period.

Licenses and Certifications:

State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required] Active NBRC credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Preferred] Basic Life Support

• CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required] Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) [Preferred] Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

(Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements

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Pay Range:

$25.65

• $52.

00 This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.