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Job Details Responsibilities: - Understanding of pulmonary function laboratory operations.
- Demonstrates proficiency in patient assessment, clinical aerosol medication delivery and emergency management procedures, related to performance of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
- Calibration, operation and performance of diagnostic pulmonary function testing equipment.
- Basic computer skills, Epic EMR for documentation and scanning reports.
- Knowledge of accepted standards, policies, procedures, staff responsibilities and instrumentation related to provision of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
- Performs and documentation of 6 minute walk tests.
- Patient/ Family Education as related to PFT testing, medication delivery systems, devices and Disease state management.
*Office practices in accordance with CDC guidelines for infection control and maintenance.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: - Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy from a Respiratory Therapy education program accredited by CoARC required.
- New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician or Respiratory Therapist license required. Minimum of 3 years' experience required.
- Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
- Basic computer skills.
- 3+ years of experience preferred.
Posted Salary Range USD $31.00 - USD $56.00 /Hr.
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.