Cardiopulmonary Function Tech (Part Time, Days)

Description

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license issued by the state of Florida - active and in good standing throughout employment
• National Registry Respiratory Care Certification (NRBC) required
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS
• Computer competency, including basic understanding of, and ability to work with, Microsoft Windows based pulmonary function software programs.

Qualifications

• Performs cardiopulmonary testing, including flow volume loops, N2 Washout, Body Plethysmography, Bronchial Challenges, Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing, six minute walk test, & Indirect Calorimetry.
• Provides appropriate instruction/education to laboratory staff, patients, family members, nurses, physicians, affiliated students, and other members of the Miami Children’s Health System community.
• Performs other testing as ordered (CO2 response test, etc.)
• Disinfects equipment according to system policies and Infection Control Standards.
• Performs calibration and testing on equipment, and follows up on any issues.
• Performs all quality assurance (QA) on equipment and reports any malfunction; removes equipment and documents if failure impacted any patient outcomes. Completes incident report and tags equipment.
• Documents all patient post test results; scans, prints and walks results to physicians for interpretation.
• Reviews cardiopulmonary studies with medical students, fellows, and physicians.
• Educates patients and families regarding pulmonary medications and use of oxygen.
• Maintains cardiopulmonary equipment and associated supplies.
• Completes reports for cardiopulmonary tests and distributes to ordering physicians.
• Participates in Cystic Fibrosis Clinic team and Asthma Center team.
• Accountable to follow all Infection Control standards; ensures proper use of Personal Protective Equipment per hospital policy and procedures to ensure safe patient care.

• Maintains accountability by ensuring compliance thru timely completion of licensures, certifications, all competencies, health requirements (PPD, N95, Flu, etc.), and education requirements.
• Maintains accountability and timekeeping expectations as outlined by MCHS Timekeeping and Attendance policy & procedures.  Ensures behavior is compliant with communication standards. 
• Ensures that behavior meets/exceeds Targeted Service Scores as measured by the Service Index and/or the internal departmental Service survey.

• NBRC Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist, or NBRC Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist preferred
• Two years full time acute care hospital PFT laboratory experience including at least one year PFT laboratory management experience preferred
• Demonstrates proficiency in management of cardiopulmonary laboratory operations
• Demonstrates knowledge of accepted standards, policies, procedures, staff responsibilities and instrumentation related to provision of diagnostic cardiopulmonary testing 
• Demonstrates proficiency in patient assessment, clinical aerosol delivery, and emergency management procedures related to performance of diagnostic cardiopulmonary testing 
• Demonstrates proficiency in the calibration and operation of laboratory equipment and performance of diagnostic cardiopulmonary testing 
• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with physicians, patients, families and peers
• Ability to learn appropriate software application(s) such as used for patient documentation and medication administration
• Knowledge of Spanish helpful 
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Excellent customer service, verbal, and written communication skills

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