Respiratory Therapist Pulmonary Clinic
Primary Location Wailuku, Hawaii
Worker Location Onsite
Facility Wailuku Medical Offices
Job Number 1316699 Date posted 10/29/2024
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Description:
Performs all aspects of pulmonary function testing, scheduling patients for test, coaching patient to achieve valid test results, administering bronchodilators, preparing reports for physician interpretation, and properly documenting test charges. Assists with other pulmonary tests, and performs other tests. Maintains equipment in safe and proper working order. Serves as a resource, providing instruction and education to patients and staff, and assists with procedure writing.
Job Summary:
Performs all aspects of pulmonary function testing, scheduling patients for test, coaching patient to achieve valid test results, administering bronchodilators, preparing reports for physician interpretation, and properly documenting test charges. Assists with other pulmonary tests, and performs other tests. Maintains equipment in safe and proper working order. Serves as a resource, providing instruction and education to patients and staff, and assists with procedure writing.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Schedules and performs pulmonary function tests, including lung volumes, flow volume loops, diffusing capacity, bronchodilator administration, and MVV. Effectively coaches patient through test to assure patients best effort. Serves as a resource. Instructs peripheral clinic staff on use of spirometer including proper documentation and processing of reports. Assists with other pulmonary tests and performs other tests.
- Maintains and prepares documentation and equipment related to pulmonary function testing. Prepares report for physician interpretation; processes finalized report. Properly documents and submits charge capture information for test. Maintains equipment in proper working order and reprocesses reusable supplies in accordance with Sterile Processing Department standards. Troubleshoots equipment failure and refers to Biomed.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum six (6) months pulmonary function testing, respiratory therapist, or related experience.
Education
- Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy; or two (2) years of directly related experience.
License, Certification, Registration
- Respiratory Therapist License (Hawaii)
- Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
- Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate
Additional Requirements:
- N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification Examination for Entry-Level Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) or Registry Examination for Advanced Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) credential with the NBRC.
- Minimum (1) one year pulmonary function testing or respiratory therapist experience.
Primary Location: Hawaii,Wailuku,Wailuku Medical Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Part-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-HI-02|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Wailuku Medical Offices - Other Sub Specialties-B - 1208
Pay Range: $42240 - $54648 / hour
Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
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Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
