Pulmonary Function Tech (PT-Day), Eatontown NJ

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Req #: 0000167048
Category: Respiratory Therapy
Status: Part-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department: Peds Pulm-Cystic Fibrosis

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Graduate of an AMA approved Associate s or Bachelor s Degree granting program in Respiratory Care
• Registered Respiratory Therapist as determined by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the New Jersey Board of Respiratory Care
• BLS - AHA approved required
• NJ Respiratory Care License required
• Certified Respiratory Therapist

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Day Shift, 16 hours/week
• Part Time Schedule

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform pulmonary function tests, such as spirometry, lung volumes, and cardiopulmonary exercise tests, according to department and ATS standards
• Operate, monitor, and maintain equipment used in pulmonary testing
• Calibrate instruments and analyze and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions
• Explain testing procedures to patients, educate patients on how to use pulmonary equipment, and monitor patients’ diagnostic and therapeutic progress
• Communicate with other patient care team members to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain equipment and supplies for testing in lab

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.