About this opportunity
Premier Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine lists this Lung function test / Spirometry /Pulmonary Techinician / CPRT/RRT / RT Students are welcome opportunity in mckinney, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Qualifications
Must be able to read, write and follow flow chart protocols as appropriate
Must be able to work under stressful conditions
Must have critical thinking and problem solving skills
Ability to follow established safety, infection control, and isolation procedures at all times
Diploma/GED Equivalent -
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Basic Life Support (BLS) Cert Pulmonary Function Tech (CPFT), Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
RT students
PreMed students
Nursing students
Medical assistants with 1 yr experience with PFTs
Responsibilities
Full-time Day Position JOB SUMMARY The Pulmonary Tech performs various types of pulmonary function testing and analysis of arterial blood gases on patients to assist the physician in determining the capacity of the heart and lungs, and provides leadership for Pulmonary Tech Trainee performing physician directed diagnostic tests
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE Performs variety of pulmonary function testing, analysis and reporting of arterial blood gases in accordance to written and verbal orders from physician
Greets the patient, explains the test procedure, answers questions and attends to any patient needs in a professional manner
Diligently observes patient, recognizes changes in condition and promptly seeks appropriate assistance
Runs controls on blood gas analyzer in compliance with State and Federal regulations
Administers lung volume and pulmonary mechanics tests, and performs diffusing capacity tests using automated systems
Performs gas analysis of shunt studies and exercise studies including calculations and reporting results
Assists Physician with bronchoscopy including setting up and cleaning equipment
Maintains all equipment used for testing procedures including cleaning, repairing, quality control and stocking supplies
Completes record keeping requirements of safety inspections, MSDS, and other related safety information
Under supervision, assumes responsibility for Safety Procedure Manual, safety data as required by OSHA regulations
Assists in the training of new employees by providing input regarding performance evaluations of employees and coordinating and presenting in-service education material
Demonstrates equipment and testing procedures to in-house staff, medical students, clinic and hospital personnel, any outside medical personnel requesting such instruction upon request from laboratory supervisor
Benefits
BENEFITS Our competitive benefits package includes the following - Eligibility for health and welfare benefits - 401(k) savings plan with matching- Tuition Reimbursement - PTO accrual /Holiday pay
Estimated Salary: Based on qualifications and ability to multitask
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Worksite address
mckinney, TX, 75070, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.