Pulmonary Function Technologist
Pulmonary Function Technologist
Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Pulmonary Function Technologist to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.
Position Summary:
The Pulmonary Function Technologist will primarily conduct diagnostic pulmonary function testing, according to the department and organization policies and procedures. He or she will interact with colleagues to provide comprehensive care.
The Pulmonary Function Technologist role is a specialized position and requires independent action and decision making, while also following the direction of the ordering clinician. The role requires flexibility, excellent critical thinking skills, the ability to multi-task.
This position performs pulmonary function testing and cardiopulmonary diagnostic studies in accordance with department protocols. This role will also perform other respiratory testing duties, including but not limited to, nocturnal oximetry studies, obtaining arterial blood gases, collecting induced sputum samples, nebulizer therapy & qualifying walks (for home oxygen therapy).
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM
Required Qualifications:
- Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
- Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy school.
- Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
- Registered Respiratory Therapist.
- BLS
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to exercise good judgement, critical thinking, problem solving and multi-tasking skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills are a necessity.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
- 2 years’ experience as a respiratory therapist
- Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience in pulmonary function testing.
Benefits:
Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!