Pulmonary Function Therapist

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of an assigned group of patients. This position provides quality assurance and routine maintenance of pulmonary function testing equipment. Additionally, this role directs specialized measurements of cardiopulmonary function. In addition, this position adheres to all rules and regulations of applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. This role actively participates in outstanding customer service. Ensures respectful relationships are maintained with all individuals.

• Cleans and disinfects spirometry circuits, portable spirometry care, patient transport equipment, and test areas daily.
• Performs and documents lab calibration verification studies.
• Prepares and assists with the preparation of quality control records and documents.
• Conducts calibration checks and calibrations every thirty days, after repairs, or when accuracy is in question.
• Recognizes and reports quality control deviations and initiates corrective actions immediately.
• Runs and records monthly proficiency testing on pulmonary function testing equipment.
• Documents maintenance and repair work in appropriate logs for pulmonary function equipment.
• Performs and records quality control measurements on pulmonary function testing equipment monthly, after repairs, or when accuracy is in question.
• Utilizes and maintains spirometers and diffusion study equipment, replacing expendable supplies as needed.
• Ensures uninterrupted availability of supplies to the pulmonary laboratory through inventory, record keeping, and restocking.
• Schedules and performs various pulmonary diagnostic tests, discussing and clarifying results with ordering providers.
• Transports or arranges transport for patients to the lab efficiently and in a timely fashion. 
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to perform quality control measurements and recording [Required]
• Ability to perform: linearity, calibration verification, spirometric, full/advanced pulmonary function, pre/post bronchodilator and nocturnal oximetry studies [Required]
• Ability to utilize, maintain and calibrate pulmonary function equipment [Required]
• Ability to utilize and adapt to state-of-the-art technology, computer systems and applications [Required]
• Effective oral and written communication skills [Required]
• Course of training or internship in pulmonary diagnostic testing [Required]

• Associate [Required]
• Bachelor's [Preferred]

• in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science

• Experience in a full-service pulmonary function laboratory [Preferred]

• NBRC credential must be maintained as a condition of continued role eligibility.
• All States: require NBRC for new hires, and incumbents.
• Florida Exception: legacy incumbents may continue working and may transfer within Florida without a NBRC active credential, subject to an approved, time-limited transition period.

• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]
• Active NBRC credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Preferred]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) [Preferred]
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) [Preferred]

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.