Primary Location:

Mary and Elizabeth - UMC

Address:

1850 Bluegrass Ave
Louisville, KY 40215


Shift:

9A - 7P (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Pulmonary Function Technologist has a thorough knowledge and proficiency in the skills of adult (ages 18-65), geriatric (ages 66 and over) and occasionally adolescent (ages 12-17) respiratory care, where applicable. The Pulmonary Function Technologist presents a pleasing and helpful manner to the patient, physicians, visitors, members of the department, and all other medical personnel. The Pulmonary Function Technologist supports and contributes to departmental and hospital objectives by functioning as lead therapist in all aspects of respiratory care. The Pulmonary Function Technologist complies with local, state, and federal rules and regulations, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. The Pulmonary Function Technologist adheres to established policies and procedures of the department and the hospital.

• Plans and administers aerosol, aerosolized medication therapy and humidity therapy, along with oxygen therapy

• Performs airway management

• Plans and administers incentive spirometry

• Plans, implements and manages bronchial hygiene protocol

• Plans and performs Chest Physiotherapy

• Performs as charge therapist

• Performs pulmonary function and metabolic testing

• Performs patient assessments when needed

• Performs cardiac and pulmonary stress testing

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• Associate Degree in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Science or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• One (1) year clinical experience (preferred)

Certifications:

• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and Mandatory Certificate issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky (required)