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Smilow Cancer Hospital · 1 day ago

Respiratory Therapist/Pulmonary Function Testing

Fairfield, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Smilow Cancer Hospital is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare and is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join their team. The primary responsibility of this role is to perform diagnostic pulmonary testing, including various procedures and educating staff and patients about the testing process.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Perform Pulmonary function testing

Review and schedule patients for testing following established procedures as observed by supervisor

Establish and maintain the level of skills necessary to provide all services provided by the Pulmonary lab

Keep abreast of new technologies, equipment, and procedures within the field reviewing journals and other publications as observed by supervisor

Consult with physicians, nurses, and other professionals regarding diagnostic testing

Establish and maintain effective communications concerning patients' test results according to department procedures as indicated by feedback from physicians, nurses, and other staff members

Assume leadership of the lab in the absence of the Senior Technologist

During absence of Sr. Technologist plan and assign shift workload according to schedule and skills of staff according to department staffing procedures as observed by department manager

Assist in the orientation and instruction of students, new employees, and/or special programs

Provide instruction consistent with department policy as observed by supervisor

Perform arterial blood gas punctures and assist with fiberoptic bronchoscopy as required

Determine the operational status of the equipment and follow established policy and procedure and adjust as necessary as observed by supervisor

Participates in Quality Management and Performance Improvement activities

Collects data on all quality management measures

Maintains all clinical competencies up to date and completes with at least minimal passing scores

Completes all on line competencies as they become due

May assist and/or perform chaperone duties for patient medical procedures as needed

Qualification

Pulmonary function testingRPFTRRT credentialsArterial blood gas puncturesMathematical backgroundComputer skillsTroubleshooting equipmentEffective communicationLeadership skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

College level courses in science and mathematics

Graduate of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Technology for hires after 1-1-2010

1-3 years experience working in Pulmonary Function

Presently holding RPFT or RRT credentials

Any incumbent hired on or after 01/01/2010 must maintain a Connecticut RCPT license

Strong mathematical and science background

One year of college level courses in science and math is desirable

Excellent computer skills

Ability to troubleshoot equipment and work with testing and scheduling applications

MMR is required

Varivax (chicken pox vaccine) or evidence of prior chicken pox is required

Hepatitis B (or signed declination) is required for those with potential exposure to blood/body fluids

Tdap and influenza vaccination are strongly encouraged

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear

They are occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

They must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles

They are occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate