Pulmonary Function Technician

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
The Respiratory Care teams are an integral part of daily clinical care. We work collaboratively with our clinical caregivers, patients, and families to improve and maintain ideal lung health. The goal of our Respiratory Therapist is to perform with a high degree of competency in all clinical aspects of respiratory care for all age groups (adult, geriatric, and neonatal). Respiratory therapy includes the application and monitoring of medical gases (excluding anesthetic gases) and environmental control systems, mechanical ventilatory support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacologic agents related to respiratory care procedures, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation related and limited to respiratory care. Utilizes the application of scientific principles for the identification, prevention, remediation, research, and rehabilitation of acute or chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education

Associate's Degree - Graduate of accredited program in respiratory care

• Experience

Six months in Pulmonary Function Lab A.A.S

• Licenses and Certifications

Texas Medical Board License by the TMB Upon Hire and
Registered by the NBRC Upon Hire
(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) Upon Hire
(RPFT) REGISTERED PULM FUNC TECH within 180 Days
(CPFT) CERTIFIED PULM FUNC TECH within 180 Days
Specialty areas may have increased certification/license requirements as dictated by unit or standard of care.

Preferred

• Education

Bachelor's Degree - Graduate of accredited program in respiratory care

JOB DUTIES

• Performs PFT and CPX testing according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Arterial blood gas testing.
• Accurately assess patient's effort/cooperation to all modes of PFT testing.
• Displays strong knowledge of PFT related pharmacology including methacholine challenge.
• Demonstrates the ability to assemble and troubleshoot PFT devices. Also can perform, read and document daily QA reports.
• Utilizes effective communication with physician regarding ordered tests, interpretation of PFLab data, and other physical findings. Reports critical values to physician.
• Fosters teamwork by treating all staff fairly, facilitating 2-way communication and having a collaborative attitude.
• Demonstrates safe arterial puncture skills and follows departmental policies/procedures when obtaining arterial blood gas samples.
• Generates patient charges at end of shift with little error; Maintains pulmonary function records and backs up test data according to departmental policies.
• Reports all relative patient care and equipment issues to clinical manager. Requests assistance from the charge therapist or clinical manager when appropriate.
• On one's own initiative, assists in writing procedures, giving in-services as recognized necessary by the individual.
• Willingly assumes delegated responsibility for inventory control and equipment repair.
• Monitors own areas of strength and weakness and seeks out opportunities and/or guidance for improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.