About the Role: 

The person in this role will perform a full range of diagnostic pulmonary function testing in adult outpatient settings.

The Details: 

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Performing full range of pulmonary function tests, as requested by a physician, such as closing volumes, static compliance, oxygen desaturation, cardio-pulmonary exercise studies, methacholine challenge, and CO2 or O2 response to measure the effect of exercise induced stress on oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production, and the amount of physiological dead space in lungs; obtains valid, replicated results in accordance with regulatory guidelines
• Conducting shunt studies to determine the pulmonary oxygenation efficiency of patients according to established regulatory guidelines
• Setting up and calibrating equipment using precision gas mixtures or other methods to ensure equipment complies with regulatory testing guidelines
• Performing quality control tests on equipment according to established procedures to ensure equipment complies with regulatory testing guidelines; records results in database or manual quality control log
• Performing special procedures, including administering bronchodilators or oxygen during pulmonary testing and compliance testing, according to established procedures
• Analyzing tests results by applying normal, abnormal, and/or critical values for tests performed and reports critical values or problems test to the appropriate medical staff; records all test results and notes the effort made by the patient and enters information into the pulmonary physiology computer system; generates reports and graphics as requested
• Performing minor preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment in accordance with laboratory guidelines

What we are looking for:

A successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of a combination of these values, knowledge, and experience:

Values:

• Work Ethic– Dedication to getting the job done well and on time, regardless of circumstances, a can-do attitude
• Communication:The ability to speak, write, and listen clearly and consistently
• Relationship Building and Maintenance:The ability to create and nourish healthy, strong relationships, as the face of Sound
• Teamwork:Demonstrates the ability to pull people together into highly effective teams along with ability to work in a highly matrixed organization
• Critical Thinking:Demonstrates the ability to be proactive, anticipate needs; ability to make good decisions with incomplete, ambiguous information
• Adaptability– Demonstrates flexibility and a willingness to change as circumstances evolve and be coachable
• Resourceful– Proactive willingness to utilize available information and tools to figure things out, not afraid to ask questions when necessary
• Commitment– Demonstrates a dedication to the job, project, organization, customer/clients, and co-workers

Knowledge:

• Minimum: Certified/Registered Medical Assistant with previous respiratory testing experience
• Preferred: Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care OR Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Maintain current CPR or BLS certification

Experience:

• Demonstrate computer skills appropriate for the position
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate appropriate social skills
• Demonstrate customer service skills
• Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision to analyze complex situations and apply policy
• Demonstrate teamwork skills
• Follow HIPAA and privacy policies
• Demonstrate ability to follow direction