Pulmonary Function Tech (R) - $5,000 bonus - Hamilton NJ

Pulmonary Therapist

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$37.87 - $49.50

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Overview

Performs pulmonary assessment and therapeutic functions related to pulmonary diagnostic testing to provide physicians with accurate and high-quality studies, and ensures quality patient care in the diagnoses of diseases and injuries in accordance with established standards and policies. Administers basic respiratory care therapeutics and diagnostic services with a high level of skill and proficiency integrating skills and experience to provide optimum care of the patient.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy program with NBRC-RRT, RPFT, CRT or CPFT credential required.

Experience: One year of experience conducting pulmonary function and exercise oximetry testing.

Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Respiratory Care Practitioner

Knowledge and Skills: Pulmonary function testing, exercise oximetry and other pulmonary function testing. Ability to engage patients during testing.

Special Training: Basic knowledge and understanding of pulmonary function testing, pulmonary stress testing.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:

Usual Work Day:8 Hours

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

Essential Functions

• Appropriately interprets physician orders to determine diagnostic testing to be performed. Prepares and educates patient for procedures, properly identifies patient and follows standard precaution practices in all patient contact.
• Performs pulmonary diagnostic studies such as PFT, portable spirometry, exercise oximetry, methacholine challenge, 6-minute walk assessments, metabolic and pulmonary stress tests, in accordance with established standards and policies.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of pulmonary principles and theory, anatomy, positioning, and technique for obtaining optimal access for all utilized modalities.
• Performs basic and complex diagnostic testing and validates the quality of the results with high proficiency and minimal supervision. Interprets diagnostic and monitoring data accurately and proficiently.
• Recognizes clinical and emergent problems that may interfere with testing and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome.
• Documents patient assessment appropriately. Provides patient with adequate education and documents final reports in the medical record. Completes all related billing and clerical functions accurately.
• Performs as an advanced level RCP utilizing advanced assessment and therapeutic skills with a high level of skill and proficiency in multiple patient populations, areas, or age groups. Demonstrates the ability to handle virtually any circumstance that may arise pertaining to respiratory care without supervision.
• Demonstrates effective triaging and time management skills and routinely completing work assignments without assistance.
• Performs assorted pulmonary screenings and patient education at CHS functions and health fairs within the hospital and in the surrounding communities as needed.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Disability Benefits Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Spouse
• Voluntary Life Employee
• Voluntary Life Child
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program