Pulmonary Function Therapist - 0.9 FTE

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY : Perform Pulmonary Function Testing with an emphasis on providing an exceptional patient experience. Promotes and ensures continuity in the quality of Pulmonary Function testing.

KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE : 2-3 years of experience in Pulmonary Function Testing to include Quality control measures. Maintains current BLS. Will obtain a BLS card with in 6 months of enployment if BLS not current.

EDUCATION : Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialed with the National Board of Respiratory Care.

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRY : Current license with the State of Montana as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Registered Pulmonary Therapist preferred.

APTITUDES :

• Demonstrate ability to effectively and creatively solve problems without immediate supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and use time wisely.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with patients / families who may be under physical and emotional stress.
• Gather and exchange information effectively with nursing personnel, physicians, and customers.
• Ability to enter data accurately using the computer. Interpersonal skills and abilities to interact effectively with patients / families who may be under physical / emotional stress. Gather / exchange information effectively with nursing personnel, physicians, and customers.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE : 2-3 years of experience in Pulmonary Function Testing to include Quality control measures. Maintains current BLS. Will obtain a BLS card with in 6 months of enployment if BLS not current.

EDUCATION : Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialed with the National Board of Respiratory Care.

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRY : Current license with the State of Montana as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Registered Pulmonary Therapist preferred.