Pulmonary Function Specialist

Overview

M Health Fairview has an immediate opening for a Pulmonary Function Specialist to join the Maplewood Lung clinic team!

This is a casual/0.01 FTE opening, meaning there are no guaranteed/scheduled hours per pay period and this position does not qualify for benefits.

Responsibilities/Job Description

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.

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/Out Patient).

• 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.

Qualifications

Required

• AAS or AS Degree in Respiratory Care from a JRCRTE accredited program

• 1 year experience performing pulmonary function testing in a healthcare environment.

• BLS/Healthcare Provider upon hire.

• Respiratory Care License/State of MN within 6 months of date of hire

Preferred

• CPFT and CRTT/National Board for Respiratory Care.