Pulmonary Function Technologist
Altru Health

Location:
Altru Hospital1200 S.Columbia Rd.Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range: $30.65 - $45.98

Summary:
The Pulmonary Lab provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients with a variety of pulmonary disorders. Pulmonary Function Technologists perform tests that can help diagnose a range of respiratory diseases by measuring how well the lungs take in and exhale air and how efficiently they transfer oxygen into the blood. The tests are also used to measure progression of lung disease and to assess how well a patient responds to treatment. This position also assists with inpatient and outpatient bronchoscopies, Endobronchial Ultrasound bronchoscopies, bedside tracheostomies as well as performs stress tests, O2 qualification testing and family education and support.

Essential Job Functions:

• Selects evaluation and assessment methods which correlate to the patient diagnosis, symptoms, and physician orders and documents evaluation and assessments according to Pulmonary Function policies and procedures. Reviews patient care guidelines and patient medical records.
  
• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic treatment and physician assistance.
  
• Identifies significant changes or high risk situations in patient's condition and takes appropriate actions, as evidence in reporting, consultation and documentation. Communicates pertinent information to appropriate caregivers.
  
• Provides appropriate patient education, family teaching and support which correlates to the patient and family needs.
  
• Completes order entry and verification and transcribes orders. Processes patient charges.
  
• Disassembles, cleans, and assembles Pulmonary Function equipment and performs preventive maintenance according to standard operating procedures.
  
• Coordinates patient/test scheduling with other caregivers.
  
• Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
  

Certifications

• Respiratory Therapist - Certified | North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
  
• Respiratory Therapist - Registered | North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care | Preferred | HR Primary Sources
  
• Pulmonary Function Technologist - Certified | North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care | Within 18 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
  
• Pulmonary Function Technologist - Registry | North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care | Preferred | HR Primary Sources
  
• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 Days of Start Date | Learning Management System
  

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Physical Demands :

• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Frequently (34-66%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:
Infrequent Driver

Reference ID: R3614

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