Registered Pulmonary Technologist 2

Patient Care Services Danbury, Connecticut

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Position at Danbury Hospital

ATTENTION REGISTERED PULMONARY TECHNOLOGIST - PRN OPPORTUNITY DANBURY HOSPITAL!!

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.
 
Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program.
 
Our accolades include the following:
 
  • The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
  • U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
  • Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
  • Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
  • Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery
 
At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible—always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.

 

Summary:

Performs and is available to work across the WCHN Network testing and assisting in basic and advanced procedures in the pulmonary lab on patients who require services provided by the department.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs pulmonary function tests utilizing the sensor medics system.
2. Performs metabolic stress testing utilizing the sensor medics system.
3. Assists the physician during bronchoscopy and thorocentesis. Takes responsibility for ensuring samples procured during the procedure get properly labeled & sent to the laboratory.
4. Performs Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) puncture and utilizes the current technology to analyze the sample. Ensures that the results are put into the Cerner Laboratory Computer System.
5. Performs and documents quality controls & calibrations on all equipment.
6. Assists the physician during specialty bronchoscopy procedures, EBUS and Navigational.
7. Attends mandatory services & department meetings as per PEP standards.
8. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE

Other Information:

 

Required: Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and a minimum of 3 years experience as Respiratory Therapist or Pulmonary Function Technologist. 

RRT or CPFT from the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Must achieve RPFT within one year of hire.

 

Desired: Previous experience performing pulmonary function tests.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials:RESP

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 139

Department: Pulmonary Function

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $28.78 - $53.45 Hourly

With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!

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