Pulmonary Function Technician PRN

Experience and education

Required Education Associate's Degree - Graduate of accredited program in respiratory care Experience Six months in Pulmonary Function Lab A.A.S Licenses and Certifications Texas Medical Board License by the TMB Upon Hire and Registered by the NBRC Upon Hire (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) Upon Hire (RPFT) REGISTERED PULM FUNC TECH within 180 Days (CPFT) CERTIFIED PULM FUNC TECH within 180 Days Specialty areas may have increased certification/license requirements as dictated by unit or standard of care. Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree - Graduate of accredited program in respiratory care Experience 1 year of Pulmonary Function experience.

• JOB DUTIES Performs PFT and CPX testing according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Arterial blood gas testing.
• Accurately assess patient's effort/cooperation to all modes of PFT testing.
• Displays strong knowledge of PFT related pharmacology including methacholine challenge.
• Demonstrates the ability to assemble and troubleshoot PFT devices.
• Also can perform, read and document daily QA reports.
• Utilizes effective communication with physician regarding ordered tests, interpretation of PFLab data, and other physical findings.
• Reports critical values to physician.
• Fosters teamwork by treating all staff fairly, facilitating 2-way communication and having a collaborative attitude.
• Demonstrates safe arterial puncture skills and follows departmental policies/procedures when obtaining arterial blood gas samples.
• Generates patient charges at end of shift with little error; Maintains pulmonary function records and backs up test data according to departmental policies.
• Reports all relative patient care and equipment issues to clinical manager.
• Requests assistance from the charge therapist or clinical manager when appropriate.
• On one's own initiative, assists in writing procedures, giving in-services as recognized necessary by the individual.
• Willingly assumes delegated responsibility for inventory control and equipment repair.
• Monitors own areas of strength and weakness and seeks out opportunities and/or guidance for improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Security and eeo statement

Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.