Job detail

CARDIO PULMONARY TECH- POOL (Temple Hospital)

Temple University Health System

#BLS #Arterial Puncture #Spirometry #CRT #Temple Hospital #Blood Gas Analysis #Bronchoscopy Assistance #Pulmonary Function Testing #Airway Resistance #CPFT #Lung Volumes #O2 Titration

Temporary On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 3 months ago

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Quick overview

The Cardio-Pulmonary Technologist is responsible for performing routine pulmonary function testing, including spirometry, lung volumes, and diffusion capacity. This role also involves conducting routine exercise studies and assisting with invasive procedures.

Requirements summary

A minimum of an Associate's Degree from an AMA-approved school of respiratory care or pulmonary function technology is required, along with one year of experience in pulmonary function testing, arterial blood collection, bronchoscopy assistance, and blood gas analysis. Candidates must possess a BLS certification and either a CPFT or CRT certification.

associate degreeArterial PunctureSpirometryBlood Gas AnalysisPulmonary Function TestingBronchoscopy AssistanceAirway ResistanceO2 TitrationLung VolumesDiffusion CapacityThoracic Gas VolumeRespiratory Muscle StrengthExercise Studies

Job description

The Cardio-Pulmonary Technologist performs routine pulmonary function testing (spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity, airway resistance, thoracic gas volume, respiratory muscle strength, arterial puncture). Performs routine exercise studies such as O2 titration and 6 minute walk, invasive deadspace measurement, resting energy expenditure, and assists with invasive procedures.

Education Associates Degree: AMA approved school of respiratory care or pulmonary function technology (Required)

Experience 1 Year experience in pulmonary function testing, arterial blood collection, experience in bronchoscopy assistance and blood gas analysis. (Required)

License/Certifications BLS - Basic Life Support (Required) CPFT - Cert Pulmonary Function Tech (Required) or CRT - Cert Respiratory Therapist (Required) _