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Respiratory Therapist RT - Pulmonary Function Testing - Float - Per Diem - Multiple Locations

Respiratory Therapist RT - Pulmonary Function Testing - Float - Per Diem - Multiple Locations

KaiserHILLSBORO, Oregon, United States
19 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Summary :

Provide accurate testing of Pulmonary Function, assessment of medical necessity for durable medical equipment, and out-patient education in effective utilization of prescribed respiratory medical interventions.  Meets ATS standards 90% of time.

Essential Responsibilities :

  • Pulmonary Function Testing :

Perform diagnostic testing with effective coaching and monitoring of patient effort to successfully perform testing procedures, utilizing computerized pulmonary function testing equipment.

  • Measured by quality control monitoring, pulmonary physician interpretation of test results.
  • Durable Medical Equipment Evaluations :

    • Perform respiratory durable medical equipment evaluations utilizing invasive and non-invasive diagnostic techniques to measure medical necessity for prescribed equipment.

  • Inform and educate the patients of test results and use of prescribed equipment.
  • Measured by quality assurance monitors, Durable Medical Equipment personnel communications, pulmonary physician monitoring.
  • Communication :

    • Maintain patient medical records and department files in an accurate and legal manner.

  • Distribute completed testing reports in a timely fashion.
  • Collaborate with personnel including clinic nurses, physicians, and appointment clerks to operate an accurate and satisfactory patient appointment system.
  • Resource lab Medical Director on a regular periodic basis and as needed.
  • Measured by quality assurance monitors, patient complaints, documentation of medical director meetings, professional staff communications.
  • Equipment :

    • Complete all necessary equipment maintenance and quality control programs.

  • Maintain standardized infection control practices.
  • Collaborate with Director on equipment service issues, quality control monitors and any other necessary reports.
  • Measured by completion of equipment maintenance records, quality control reports, current procedure manual.
  • Resource :

    • Provide information and education to professional personnel regarding pulmonary function testing and durable medical equipment.

  • Develop and review department policies and procedures in collaboration with the department Director and lab Medical Director.
  • Seek cost-effective strategies to reduce operating costs while maintaining adequate quality of testing.
  • Act as a staff therapist in Respiratory Care Services as scheduled.
  • Performs other duties as requested.

    • Basic Qualifications :

    Experience

  • CPFT credentials or successful completion of the KSMC Respiratory Therapy Internship program with PFT specific training OR Bachelors degree in science.

    • Education

  • N / A

    • License, Certification, Registration

  • This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.
  • Respiratory Therapist License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner License (Washington) within 6 months of hire
  • Basic Life Support

    • Additional Requirements :

  • Computer operation.
  • Pulmonary Function testing equipment.
  • Durable Medical equipment evaluations including drawing of arterial blood gages, use of oximetry.
  • Effective patient teaching / communication skills.

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Minimum two (2) years as a Pulmonary Function Therapist.
  • Minimum two (2) years as a staff Respiratory Therapist in Critical Care or successful completion of the KSMC Respiratory Therapy Internship program.
  • Minimum two (2) years in a full-service Pulmonary Function lab.
  • Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRT) or Registered Eligible (RRT).
  • Oregon Respiratory Therapy (RT) licensed.
  • Certification as a Pulmonary Function Therapist by National Board of Respiratory Care.
  • Bachelors degree in health sciences.
  • Extensive knowledge of ATS standards, Respiratory Therapy procedures and standards.
  • Computer applications.
  • Medical gas systems.
  • Patient assessment.
  • Patient Education.

    • Notes :

  • Will travel to all NW pulmonary function lab locations.

    • PrimaryLocation : Oregon,Hillsboro,Westside Specialty Medical Offices

    HoursPerWeek : 1

    Shift : Day

    Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri - Variable

    WorkingHoursStart : Variable

    WorkingHoursEnd : Variable

    Job Schedule : Call-in / On-Call

    Job Type : Standard

    Employee Status : Regular

    Employee Group / Union Affiliation : W02|AFT|Local 5017

    Job Level : Individual Contributor

    Job Category : Rehab Services

    Department : Westside Specialty MOB - Respiratory Therapy - 1008

    Travel : Yes, 75 % of the Time

    Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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