Pulmonary Function Technologist, Certified or Registered - Pulmonary Clinic

Company: Sanford Health
Location: Sioux Falls
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.See yourself at Sanford!Facility: Medical Building 2 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Address: 1205 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA Shift: Day Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 36.00Job SummaryWill be responsible for providing pulmonary diagnostics in accordance with nationally accepted standards. A sampling of some of the procedures that may be performed includes, but is not limited to, screening and performing pulmonary function testing with and without bronchodilator, lung diffusion, full body plethysmography, meth choline challenge testing, point of care testing, and oximetry and patient education. Knowledge of pulmonary lab equipment in detail, including its structure, function, the indications for its use and its physiological effect upon the patient; basic maintenance procedures for all equipment utilized; the anatomy and physiology of respiration, both normal and abnormal, as it applies to the procedures performed; disease and pathological conditions to which exposed.Department DetailsThis position is full time 72 hours a pay period working M-Tr 8AM-5PM and Friday 8AM-12PM. You will have every other Tuesday off. No weekends or holidays required.QualificationsA degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory care program is required; minimum associate degree or the equivalent as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).Respiratory Therapists must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of all procedures, indications, contraindications and hazards involved in respiratory care, as well as knowledge of equipment utilized in their department. The incumbent must be able to demonstrate the ability and knowledge required to utilize computers for patient documentation and data gathering for quality care. Must complete orientations, competency validations, and other in-servicing as required by the department and hospital.Must be actively credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Certified Pulmonary Function Technician. Must have current Respiratory Therapy licensure in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by positon. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Must obtain site specific specialty credential(s) such as Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), etc.BenefitsSanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, sick leave and paid time off. To review your benefit eligibility, visit https://sanfordhealth.jobs/benefits .Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.Job Function: Allied Health Req Number: R-36496 Featured: No

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