Pulmonary Function Specialist - Casual

Casual Pulmonary Function Specialist

Fairview has a Casual Pulmonary Function Specialist opening at M Health Fairview Clinics & Surgery Center. Shifts are on weekdays, 7:30am-4:00pm, or 8:00am-4:30pm. This role does not require weekends or holidays.

The Pulmonary Function Specialist is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services as prescribed by a physician. The Pulmonary Function Specialist (PFS) has responsibility for performing routine and advanced pulmonary function testing and acting as a resource for these procedures in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory. This position will also be responsible for monitoring workflow and/or may coordinate the daily operation of the Pulmonary Function Laboratory. This position requires excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Laboratory standards associated with safety are constantly followed.

Responsibilities

• Assess data and patient needs and identifies expected outcomes.
• Obtain patient vials including but not limited to (BP, heart rate, respiratory rate).
• Analyzes and responds to identify needs and potential risks.
• Involves the patient, family, and other health care team members in gathering data.
• Identifies outcomes that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic, and attainable.
• Validates outcomes with patient, family, and other health team members.
• Documents data and identified outcomes.
• Performs all PFT Testing
• Performs all PFT testing including Flow Volume Loop, Lung Volume (Plethysmograph), Diffusion Capacity (Single Breath), Bronchodilator Response, Methacholine Challenge, and Exercise Challenge.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Appraises the validity of test orders and results.
• Follows established practice and determines and suggests the need for further PFT testing to physicians
• Follows ATS Guidelines for Pulmonary Function Tests. Evaluates the validity of testing based on calibration and patient efforts.
• Verifies equipment is in proper working condition
• Equipment Maintenance
• Daily calibration of plethysmograph and metabolic cart.
• Assess calibration to ensure accurate patient testing.
• Perform troubleshooting repairs of both software and hardware problems.
• Contact factory service personnel to perform equipment troubleshooting over the phone.
• Contact bio-medical engineering to coordinate equipment repairs

Required Qualifications

• Have least 62 semester hours in college, including college credit level courses in biology and mathematics
• CPFT or RPFT/National Board for Respiratory Care within 1 Year
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) within 30 Days

Preferred Qualifications

• A.A./A.S. in Respiratory Care from a JRCRTE accredited program
• 1 year experience performing pulmonary function testing in a healthcare environment
• Respiratory Care License/State of MN

Although this is considered a non-benefit eligible position, Fairview offers employees the option to participate in the Fairview 403(b) plan, earn Sick and Safe Time, and early access to earned wages.

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status