What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pulmonary Function/Rehab Tech (FT; 40hrs/wk) - Temple Physicians Inc, Yardley (RPFT, CPFT, or CRT) position at Temple Health – Temple University Health System?
Performs routine pulmonary function testing (Spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity, airway resistance, thoracic gas volume, respiratory muscle strength). Performs routine exercise studies such as oxygen titration and 6-minute walks, resting energy expenditure. Performs set-up and teaching for Home Sleep testing. Trains and educates clinical staff.
Education
Associate's Degree AMA approved school of respiratory care or pulmonary
function technology Required
Experience
1 year experience in pulmonary rehabilitation and/or pulmonary function testing Preferred
General Experience in calibrating equipment, performing quality control procedures, and
Conducting a Clinical Exercise Test Preferred
Licenses
Cert Pulmonary Function Tech Required or
Cert Respiratory Therapist Required or
Reg Pulmonary Function Tech Required
Basic Life Support Required
Reg Respiratory Therapist Preferred
Amer College of Sports Med. Preferred
Education
Associate's Degree AMA approved school of respiratory care or pulmonary
function technology Required
Experience
1 year experience in pulmonary rehabilitation and/or pulmonary function testing Preferred
General Experience in calibrating equipment, performing quality control procedures, and
Conducting a Clinical Exercise Test Preferred
Licenses
Cert Pulmonary Function Tech Required or
Cert Respiratory Therapist Required or
Reg Pulmonary Function Tech Required
Basic Life Support Required
Reg Respiratory Therapist Preferred
Amer College of Sports Med. Preferred