REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalency certificate (e.g. GED, HiSET, TASC Test) from an accredited institution or governmental unit
• Ability to meet National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) registry requirements as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Pulmonary Function Therapist (CPFT)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty
• 2+ years of recent experience in a pulmonary function lab settingProficiency with computers needed to operate advanced equipment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (or equivalent education, training or experience)
• Certificate in CPR. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Evaluates patients and families with pulmonary function issues
• Follows patients referred to pulmonary program with visits, phone calls and letters as needed
• Performs pulmonary function tests to be used in diagnosis of care (spirometry, flow volume, walk tests, oximetry pulse studies, etc.). Consults with Physician in event of adverse reactions during a test or procedure
• Teaches correct use of pulmonary equipment to patients
• Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy
• Works closely with physicians, nurses and other clinicians (NPs, Pas, RNs) to oversee patient progress and care
• Informs supervisor of situations needing improvement, intervention or that affect the efficiency of the Pulmonary Function Program
• Acts as resource person for staff, providing in-service education and consultation
• Able to use all electronic tools and applications relevant to the performance of the duties of the position, including but not limited to phone, keyboard, computer and computer applicationsPerforms other duties as assigned
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  Reliant Medical Group joined Optum in 2018, to be part of the greater vision to make health care better for everyone. At Reliant, you’re part of a community-based, multi-specialty, clinician-led medical group in Central and Boston Metro-west Massachusetts. Where everyone works collaboratively on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Supported by a patient-centric business model – integrated care teams focus on the best patient care, rather than volume. Recognized nationally for an innovative, sustainable care model we offer a full range of outpatient primary care and over 30 different specialties including hospital medicine, comprehensive radiology services, and urgent care. Together, we’re making health care work better for everyone.
  You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.