Pulmonary Funct - Pulmonary Function Tech Amb

Overview

Job Title & Specialty Area:
Pulmonary Funct-Pulmonary function Tech Ambulatory

Department:
Pulmonary Function

Location:

Dallas

Shift: FT Days 8-5 M-F

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children s health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

The RCP/ Pulmonary Function Technologist performs diagnostic testing of various modalities on outpatients, clinic patients and inpatients according to the ATS guidelines and advanced practitioner/ physician orders. This position utilizes the respiratory care process in addition to specialized training in pulmonary function testing to deliver developmentally appropriate care and testing. Must work effectively with members of the health care team, including the family, in the provision of care to patients.

• Has a thorough understanding of pulmonary physiology and pulmonary diagnostic testing modalities
• Knowledgeable of ATS guidelines. Stays current on updates and changes to testing practice.
• Provides pulmonary diagnostic testing to all age ranges, including but not limited to: spirometry with or without bronchodilator, lung volume testing, exhaled nitric oxide, diffusing capacity, respiratory muscle strength, ETCO2, 6 minute walk testing, exercise provocation, methacholine challenge, cold air challenge, cardiopulmonary exercise/metabolic testing, high altitude simulation testing, and forced oscillometry.
• Understands and documents contraindications to testing, patient effort and technique during testing, and any interventions that were performed accurately and clearly.
• Able to coach patients of all ages and abilities to try to obtain accurate data on pulmonary function testing. Makes accurate notes if the test needs to be interpreted with caution, and knows when to not report data due to lack of patient ability to perform the maneuver.
• Able to provide basic maintenance and troubleshooting on testing machines.
• Provides and reinforces health teaching with patients and families.
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Preceptor for novice pulmonary function technologists.
• Utilizes available resources to impact patient care and solve practice problems.
• Practice contributes toward achieving the Respiratory Care Vision Statement and promoting the highest standard of practice in the pulmonary function lab.
• Utilizes the National Patient Safety Goals to provide a safe environment for patients. Maintains a safe environment for self and others.
• Assists in Pulmonary Clinic as needed.
• Participates in the Pavilion Response Team as assigned.
• Performs pulmonary diagnostic testing to inpatients as ordered.
• Participates in the development of professional and educational activities:
• Participates in continuing educational opportunities at Children’s
• Supports the professional organizations of Respiratory Care and Pulmonary Function Technologists.
• Shares pertinent information gained from professional seminars, conferences, books, or journals.
• Assists in identifying learning needs of staff therapist and other healthcare workers, including educating new residents, nurses, medical assistants, etc. regarding what is involved in pulmonary function testing and what we offer as a lab.
• Develops, presents and evaluates programs to meet educational needs of other healthcare workers.
• Is a member of interdisciplinary committee/project/task force.
• Incorporates research to clinical practice:
• Demonstrates knowledge of research and quality improvement activities.
• Reads and evaluates current research that has implications for clinical practice and changes in testing protocols.
• Shares research findings with colleagues in order…