Pulmonary Function Technician

We are seeking a Pulmonary Function Technician. The PFT Tech acts as a critical member of the patient care team within the department, collaborates fully with the other care team members in assuring continuity of care for their patients. The PFT Technologist promotes a philosophy of patient/family-focused care in all interactions with patients, families, and hospital personnel and focus on understanding and meeting customer needs.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Coaches patients through routine pulmonary testing to include:
  
  • Spirometry, pre/post brochodilator
  • DLCO
  • Oximetry, at rest and/or exercise
  • CPET (not required, but nice to have)
  
  
  • Maintain & calibrate of various PFT equipment
  • Assist in the technical training of newly hired techs
  • Maintains annual competencies of technical skills
  
  
  • Report and participate in troubleshooting for any equipment/software maintenance or performance issues.
  • Stocks testing areas with supplies
  • Maintains competencies for point-of-care testing
  • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge by performing routine and complex
  procedures utilizing instrumentation and manual methods
  
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment for testing
  • Follow cleaning, disinfecting and infection control policies
  • Document testing in ECW and PFT reporting software
  • Active participation in regular meetings and educational opportunities.
  • All other duties assigned

WHO YOU ARE:

Required: An associate degree or higher in a clinical or scientific field and credentials certified respiratory therapist (CRT) or registered respiratory therapist (RRT)

Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients and promote interdisciplinary collaborative teamwork, including in emergent situations. Maintains effective working relations and communication with department and other hospital personnel.

PREFERRED: The ideal candidate will have experience working within a fast-paced and progressive environment performing Pulmonary device procedures.

AS A TEAM MEMBER AT FCCI, YOU’LL ENJOY:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• Health insurance
• Company Paid Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness Program

It is the Policy of FCCI to ensure equal opportunity to all Team members, applicants, or any other covered persons in all employment matters, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer. FCCI does not discriminate against any qualified individual because of actual or perceived race (including traits associated with race, for example, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, creed, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, citizenship status, work authorization status.