What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pulmonary Function Technologist PFT position at Allina Health?
Number of Job Openings Available:
1Date Posted:
March 08, 2023Department:
31005036 AHMHI Echo Lab MPLSShift:
Day (United States of America)Shift Length:
8 hour shiftHours Per Week:
40Union Contract:
Non-UnionWeekend Rotation:
NoneJob Summary:
The Pulmonary Function Technologist performs all pulmonary function tests including, but not limited to, exercise challenge testing, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, arterial blood gas sample collection and analysis, patient education on disease-management techniques. Responsible for troubleshooting and quality control on diagnostic instrumentation.Key Position Details:
No weekends or evenings. Hours are standard business hours Monday - Friday.
Job Description:
Monday - Friday schedule, Day hours, no weekends. Sign on bonus eligible for new hires to the organization. Allina is willing to train Respiratory Therapists into this role.
Principle Responsibilities
- Conducts diagnostic testing.
- Performs all diagnostic pulmonary function tests per American Thoracic Society which may include 12 lead EKGS, 6 minute walk test, methacholine and exercise challenge.
- Conducts Cardiopulmonary stress/exercise testing.
- Conducts Metabolic studies.
- Collects arterial blood gas samples and performs analysis.
- Other outpatient procedures as required per site, such as nebulizer therapy, sputum induction, bronchoscopy assist, supplemental oxygen evaluation, HAST.
- Calibrates and maintains quality control and equipment.
- Documents calibration reports with ATS standards.
- Stocks and cleans procedure room.
- Troubleshoots equipment problems, contacts CES appropriately for assistance or repair.
- Educates patients regarding disease management techniques
- Report processing and charge capture
- Other duties as assigned.
Basic Job Requirements
- Associate's or Vocational degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program
- Minimum of 2 years in Respiratory Therapy
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist - MN Board of Medical Practice for any Respiratory Therapist
- BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support
- Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist certification within 24 months of employment
Preferred Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program, preferred
- 5 years in Respiratory Therapy
2 years in a Pulmonary Function lab setting
Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently
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