Pulmonary Function Specialist

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Pulmonary Function Specialist to join the Maplewood Lung clinic team! This is a casaul position. 

The Pulmonary Function Specialist is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services as prescribed by a physician. The Pulmonary Function Specialist (PFS) has responsibility for performing routine and advanced pulmonary function testing and acting as a resource for these procedures in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory. This position will also be responsible for monitoring workflow and/or may coordinate the daily operation of the Pulmonary Function Laboratory. This position requires excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Laboratory standards associated with safety are constantly followed.


Responsibilities

• Assess data and patient needs and identifies expected outcomes.
• Assesses patient condition (BP, heart rate, respiratory rate, rhythm interpretation, lung sounds).
• Analyzes and responds to identify needs and potential risks.
• Involves the patient, family, and other health care team members in gathering data.
• Identifies outcomes that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic, and attainable.
• Validates outcomes with patient, family, and other health team members.
• Documents data and identified outcomes.
• Performs all PFT Testing
• Performs all PFT testing including Flow Volume Loop, Lung Volume (Plethysmograph), Diffusion Capacity (Single Breath), Bronchodilator Response, Methacholine Challenge, and Exercise Challenge.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Appraises the validity of test orders and results.
• Follows established practice and determines and suggests the need for further PFT testing to physicians
• Follows ATS Guidelines for Pulmonary Function Tests. Evaluates the validity of testing based on calibration and patient efforts.
• Verifies equipment is in proper working condition
• Patient, Family and Staff Education
• COPD Education.
• Asthma Education (In Patient/Outpatient).
• Teaches one-on-one based on the testing results.
• Equipment Maintenance
• Daily calibration of plethysmograph and metabolic cart.
• Assess calibration to ensure accurate patient testing.
• Perform troubleshooting repairs of both software and hardware problems.
• Contact factory service personnel to perform equipment troubleshooting over the phone.
• Contact bio-medical engineering to coordinate equipment repairs

Required Qualifications

• A.A./A.S. in Respiratory Care from a JRCRTE accredited program
• 1 year experience performing pulmonary function testing in a healthcare environment
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) Upon Hire or
• Respiratory Care License/State of MN within 180 Days

Preferred Qualifications

• CPFT and CRTT/National Board for Respiratory Care

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

Salary : $35 - $49