Respiratory Care Practitioner I - PFT, Full-Time, Days ($20,000 Sign-On Bonus)
Core
Administer respiratory care to acutely ill patients and coordinate pulmonary function tests (PFT) including spirometry, lung volumes, and ABG analysis.
Role type
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (PFT & Med-Surg)
Builds
Patient care plans and diagnostic respiratory test results
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, PFT administration, equipment calibration, emergency response, protocol implementation, patient education
Preferred skills
Neonatal resuscitation, pediatric advanced life support, adult cardiovascular life support
Technologies
Plethysmography, Nitrogen wash out, Spirometry, ABG analyzers
Responsibilities
Coordinate delivery of prescribed pulmonary function tests per ATS guidelines; perform daily equipment checks and calibration; monitor patient condition and communicate with healthcare team; respond to clinical emergency situations; precept students.
Seniority
Entry-level Licensed Professional