Pulmonary Function Therapist

at  Ascension

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following are required:
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Michigan Board of Respiratory Care obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Provide diagnostic evaluation of pulmonary function in patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

• Perform ordered pulmonary function and pulmonary stress testing. Monitor and evaluate patient response during and after testing. Document and report testing results.
• Determine testing reference ranges and interprets results. Recognize and correct for invalid test results.
• Prepare, maintain and calibrate pulmonary function testing equipment. Maintain adequate levels of supplies used for testing. Troubleshoot equipment problems and report needed repairs/replacements.
• Provide education and resources to patient and/or patient’s family based on clinical implications.