Department:

36408 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Pulmonary Diagnostics

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Schedule varies - Mon-Fri in clinic setting

Pay Range

$33.05 - $49.60

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Graduate of an AMA program for respiratory care or satisfies the requirements as outlined in the admissions policies of the NBRC for registry examinations and/or two years experience in a Pulmonary Lab with certification and registry eligibility. One to two years of work experience in a Pulmonary Lab and/or Respiratory Care Department preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

Certified Pulmonary Function Technician (CPFT) within 6 months of hire and Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Licensed to practice as an RCP in the applicable state. Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team buildingObtains arterial blood gases for acid-base and oxygenation status which aids in diagnosis and treatmentCalibrates all equipment on a daily basis to ensure calibration within standard deviation of equipment specificationsEnsures quality improvement activities to uphold standards of the laboratoryProvides a clinical experience for students to enhance their knowledge and clinical skills.Administers pulmonary function testing, including spirometry, flow volume loops with and without bronchodilatorAdministers six minute walk test, pulse oximetry studies, oxygen therapy and nebulizer treatmentsProvides diagnostic testing obtaining optimal patient effort and resultsMaintains professional and technical knowledgeAdministers medications/drugs during testing and procedures in accordance with protocols and departmental policies/proceduresEnsures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Communicates on a professional level with physicians, nurses and other ancillary staffProvides quality results for diagnostic testingProvides a teaching environment for students

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Occasional work with toxic chemicalsSubject to long, stressful hoursComfortable climate, well litFrequently exposed to the risk of droplet and bloodborne diseases in collecting patient's specimensOccasionally exposed to radiation.Potential exposure to airborne pathogens (TB)

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance Program

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Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.