Pulmonary Function Tech M-F 8A-5P(START DATE JULY, 2012) Job in Orlando 32827, Florida US
Nemours is seeking a Pulmonary Function Tech M-F 8A-5PM (START DATE JULY, 2012) to join our team at the Nemours Children's Hospital in Orlando, Florida.
As one of the nation's leading pediatric health care systems, Nemours provides world-class clinical care in four states – Delaware, Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In 2012, Orlando will be home to Nemours Children's Hospital, part of a unique, state-of-the-art health campus, which will include a new Nemours Children's Clinic, an ambulatory diagnostic center and extensive research and education facilities. As part of Nemours' fully integrated system of care, we have access to the specialists and resources of the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware – named among the nation's best in pediatric specialty care by U.S. News World Report.
Description
This position is responsible for: Assessing, performing, and evaluating all therapeutic, diagnostic, and monitoring services in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory. In accordance with a physician's order, the pulmonary technologist performs procedures with a degree of independent clinical judgment under the general supervision of the Medical Director of the Pulmonary Function Laboratory and Director of Respiratory Care. The pulmonary function technologist is knowledgeable in the safe operation, calibration, maintenance, and quality control of the equipment used in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory.
- Complete all duties in accordance with a written or verbal medical order and the established policies and procedures.
- Schedule studies to accommodate patients based upon scheduled studies, availability of equipment and staff.
- Perform the following diagnostic and therapeutic procedures:
- Pulmonary function testing (infants, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults) to include, but not limited to: tidal volume, spirometry, lung subdivisions, functional residual capacity, and diffusion studies.
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- post-bronchodilator
- cardiopulmonary exercise testing
- body plethysmography
- pulmonary metabolic testing
- prevocational pulmonary studies
- arterial blood gas sampling
- non-invasive monitoring of blood pressure, heart rate, pulse oximetry, capnography, transcutaneous oxygen and carbon dioxide
- medical gas and aerosol therapy
- chest physiotherapy
- airway management
- emergency respiratory care
- electrocardiograms
- Evaluate the reliability and reproducibility of test results, patient performance, and clinical implications.
- Perform and document the scheduled quality control procedures as related to the proper calibration of equipment, reference controls, problem identification, corrective action, and follow up of all equipment in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory, including the first response cart.
- Participate in the evaluation of pulmonary function equipment, supplies, and procedures.
- Participate during bronchoscopy procedures.
- Document results of studies and therapy in the medical record.
- Participate in parent and patient education.
- Responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assessment and Improvement; working with departments/services to improve the care provided.
- Maintain the equipment in appropriate working order. If equipment malfunction occurs, seek to correct this with appropriate resources as soon as possible. Keep the Medical Director of Respiratory Care and the Director of Respiratory Care informed as to the malfunction and repair of the equipment.
- Provide age- and developmental-appropriate care to infants, children, adolescents, and adults.
Requirements
- Certified or registry-eligible pulmonary function technologist with a minimum of one (1) year training and experience in a pediatric cardiopulmonary laboratory is required.
- Successful completion of an exercise physiologist program is preferred.
- An associate's degree in pulmonary or respiratory sciences, health/physical sciences, or equivalent with coursework in chemistry, anatomy, physiology, physics, algebra, and microbiology is required.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Active or successful completion of the C.P.F.T. exam, as administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care or equivalent, is required.
- Active Delaware License is required.
- Active or successful completion of the R.P.F.T. exam as administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care or equivalent, is preferred.
- Active Basic Life Support certification is required.
Active or successful completion of Advanced Cardiac Life Support and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support is required within one (1) year after employment.
FULL TIME M-F 8-5PM
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