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On-siteSouth, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Conduct respiratory tests to evaluate patient hemodynamic, electrocardiographic, and symptomatic responses to exercise, assessing appropriateness relative to intensity and endurance. Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to recommend testing procedures for diagnosing respiratory diseases, while identifying impending changes in patient conditions and taking appropriate action. Maintain testing equipment, clean and sterilize devices, order supplies, and complete billing records within departmental standards. Explain procedures to patients and interpret basic ECG rhythms to support treatment decisions. Follow precautions to ensure patient safety and comply with departmental standards for supplies and equipment usage. Participate in quality assurance activities and assist in orienting new employees regarding workflow and processes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Science, Biological Science, Respiratory Therapy, a related field, or the equivalency
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system
- Thorough understanding and ability to apply all equipment used in pulmonary function testing and cardiac monitoring
- Strong working knowledge of infectious disease, cross contamination, and pathophysiology
- Ability to function with ease in both hospital and outpatient clinic settings through periodic rotation of personnel
- Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above
- Ability to provide care to the population served
- Ability to interpret basic ECG rhythm
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills
- Possesses knowledge of pulmonary anatomy and physiology
- Knowledge of equipment and techniques used in respiratory/pulmonary care for age specific populations
- Aptitude to be trained and the knowledge to operate all equipment used in pulmonary function testing, as well as equipment that may be used as a cardiac technician
- Competency in the ability to analyze and interpret measured data and communicate the results to the physician and health care team members
- Competency in applying the American Thoracic Society testing guideline/protocol for each test modality
- Must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation
- This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care
- Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients
- Carrying
- Standing
- Walking
Desired Qualifications
- ACLS may be required by some departments
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