Pulmonary Function Tech
Company: Akron Children's Hospital
Location: Akron
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
About Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital has been caring for children since 1890,
and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation's best by
U.S. News & World Report. With two hospital campuses, regional
health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care
locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy
families to find the high-quality care they need. In 2020, our
health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient
encounters. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the
hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our
Children's Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home
visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for
students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care
Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere app, we're here
for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at
akronchildrens.org .
OUR PROMISES
We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse
environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of
backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed,
included and can thrive.
PRN
Variable day shift hours
Summary:
Performs assessments and pulmonary functions of inpatients and
outpatients demonstrating abnormalities of the pulmonary
system.
Responsibilities:
1.Responsible for the completion of multiple procedures.
2.Document patient tests in the electronic medical record.
3.Participate in department quality initiatives and proficiency in
the pulmonary function testing software.
4.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety
needs of the patients served regardless of age.
5.Other duties as required.
Other information:
Technical Expertise
1.Experience in care of asthma patients with experience in a
pediatric PFT laboratory preferred.
2.Licensed to practice respiratory care in the state of Ohio is
required.
3.Must have obtained and maintain Basic Life Saving (BLS)
certification.
4.Membership in the American Thoracic Society (ATS) is
preferred.
5.Experience working with various levels within an organization is
required.
6.Experience in healthcare is preferred.
7.Strong problem-solving skills are required.
8.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are
required.
9.Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or
similar software is required.
10.Experience working with an electronic medical record system
(i.e. EPIC) is preferred.
Education and Experience
1.Education: Associate degree in respiratory care is required,
Bachelor degree is preferred.
2.Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in the state of
Ohio is required.
3.Certification: Must be a Credentialed Pulmonary Function
Technologist (CPFT) or a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) who
will obtain the CPFT credentialing with 12 months from date of
hire.
4.Registered Pulmonary Function Tech is preferred.
5.Years of relevant experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience is
preferred.
6.Years of supervisory experience: None.
On Call
FTE: 0.003000
Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of
Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with
Disabilities.
EEO is the law, please click/copy paste the link below to learn
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Position: ALLIED HEALTH RESPIR
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