Carle Health
Location
Urbana, Illinois
The Pulmonary Function Technologist performs a full range of diagnostic pulmonary testing and administers respiratory care modalities. They are also responsible for accurate documentation in electronic medical records and maintaining equipment calibration.
Candidates must hold a Respiratory Care Practitioner license and a college diploma in Respiratory Therapy. Additional requirements include obtaining BLS certification within 30 days and RPFT or CPFT certification within two years.
The Pulmonary Function Technologist performs a full range of pulmonary function diagnostic testing using a variety of equipment modalities. Assesses and instructs patient in correct procedures for optimal results. Performs therapeutic services as indicated.
Completes a full range of pulmonary function testing; Administers respiratory care modalities and monitors effects of therapy. Performs accurate documentation. Prepares patient for transportation and transport. Departmental Functions: Full range of Pulmonary Function Testing including specialty testing, i.e., Basic spirometry, or Pre and Post spirometry; Lung volumes, Diffusion capacity; Aridol/Exercise Asthma Challenge Testing, Methacholine Asthma Challenge, Arterial Blood Gases, and FeNO (fraction Exhaled Nitric Oxide) also includes pulse oximetry testing for oxygen qualification or oxygen re-certification; 6 min walk simple pulmonary stress testing.
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