What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pulmonary Function Technologist II position at UVM Health - UVM Medical Center?
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Job Description
The Pulmonary Function Technologist II (PFT) independently provides all modes of pulmonary function testing as ordered by a physician, assists with bronchoscopies, interventional bronchoscopies and other invasive procedures, and monitors and recovers patients after treatment.
Education
Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Program
Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in Vermont
Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist within one year of hire date
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist, preferred
Current BLS and ACLS certification
This position requires verification of your college transcript. Please be prepared to provide a copy should you be invited for an interview.
Experience
Two years of experience in a PFT lab preferred
Bronchoscopy, Interventional Bronchoscopy and Cardio-Pulmonary Stress testing preferred
Shift Note
Shift is commonly 7:00am -4:30pm. The role can require later hours for bronchoscopy procedures, which could be 2 or 3 days per week. Weekend work is not routinely scheduled. From time to time, employees may choose to assist with emergent bronchoscopy procedures on a voluntary basis.
Benefits
This role is benefits eligible - UVMHN Main Staff
Job Description
The Pulmonary Function Technologist II (PFT) independently provides all modes of pulmonary function testing as ordered by a physician, assists with bronchoscopies, interventional bronchoscopies and other invasive procedures, and monitors and recovers patients after treatment.
Education
Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Program
Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in Vermont
Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist within one year of hire date
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist, preferred
Current BLS and ACLS certification
This position requires verification of your college transcript. Please be prepared to provide a copy should you be invited for an interview.
Experience
Two years of experience in a PFT lab preferred
Bronchoscopy, Interventional Bronchoscopy and Cardio-Pulmonary Stress testing preferred
Shift Note
Shift is commonly 7:00am -4:30pm. The role can require later hours for bronchoscopy procedures, which could be 2 or 3 days per week. Weekend work is not routinely scheduled. From time to time, employees may choose to assist with emergent bronchoscopy procedures on a voluntary basis.
Benefits
This role is benefits eligible - UVMHN Main Staff
Salary : $37 - $55