Pulmonary Function Tech II at Tenet Healthcare

Detroit, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pulmonary Function Testing, Sweat Tests, Bronchoscopy Assistance, Sedation Procedures, Laboratory Equipment Operation, Preventative Maintenance, Quality Control, Infection Control, Patient Scheduling, Physician Order Interpretation, Patient Communication, Data Recognition, Condition Monitoring, Arterial Puncture, Arterial Blood Gas Analysis, BLS Certified

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Embark on a rewarding career with DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. Benefits Statement At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include: • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match • Generous paid time off (PTO) • Career development and continuing education opportunities • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status Job Summary / Responsibilities: Under general supervision, administers pulmonary function tests and calculates/records test results for interpretation by medical staff. Performs sweat tests and participates in bronchoscopies/conscience sedation procedures as required. Operates pulmonary function laboratory equipment. Performs routine preventative maintenance, daily calibration, and quality control procedures on laboratory equipment. Follows all applicable infection control policies and procedures with regard to patients and laboratory equipment. Schedules patients for pulmonary function testing. Reads and interprets physician's orders for tests and follows established protocol regarding the events of those tests. Confers with patients to explain treatment and breathing procedures in order to allay fears and elicit maximum cooperation, effort and performance. Recognizes invalid data or gross technical problems and brings these to the immediate attention of the manager. Recognizes any significant changes in a patient's condition during testing and takes appropriate action according to the policy and procedure manual. Performs arterial punctures for collection of arterial blood gases and analyzes blood samples with a blood gas analyzer. Participates in continuing education program and department meetings as required. Responds to and participates in Code Blue emergencies in the pulmonary function laboratory. Participates in departmental/hospital in-services as required. 1. Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory therapist program or cardiopulmonary technologist program. 2. Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as one of the following: Registered Respiratory Therapist with MI licensure. CPFT or RPFT. 3. Two years of on-the-job training in a pulmonary function laboratory performing the full array of pulmonary function tests. 4. One year experience assisting with bronchoscopies and conscience sedation. 5. CPR trained and BLS certified. Facility Description Children’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites. EEO Statement Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Responsibilities

The technician administers pulmonary function tests, calculates and records results, and performs sweat tests while operating and maintaining laboratory equipment. Responsibilities also include assisting with bronchoscopies, explaining procedures to patients, recognizing critical data or patient condition changes, and performing arterial blood gas collections.