Pulmonary Function Tech I - Military veterans preferred

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

Performs a variety of diagnostic pulmonary function procedures ordered by physicians with emphasis on obtaining high quality test data to aid in the screening, diagnosis and treatment of various pulmonary disorders.
 

• Performs diagnostic pulmonary procedures including invasive and non-invasive techniques with detailed precision using complex diagnostic equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness and function of PFT Lab including required equipment calibration and supplies inventory.
• Performs required documentation including testing results in the medical record and quality assurance/quality control data.
• Provides instruction in diagnostic procedures to medical residents, respiratory care students and other respiratory care staff.
• Supervises testing activity in PFT Lab ensuring accurate reporting of test data to and from those sites.
• Coordinates PFT activity at CMC or Carilion approved health fairs including scheduling staff for coverage of those events.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge in field of diagnostic pulmonary testing through participation in educational activities.
• May be asked to perform duties of a Respiratory Therapist according to licensure and staffing needs.

What We Require:

Education: Associate degree and/or certification required from a CoARC (Committee on Accreditation of Respiratory Care Education) approved school of respiratory therapy.

Experience: No experience required. One to three years of experience in clinical respiratory care including diagnostic pulmonary function testing preferred.

Licensure/Certifications/Registration: CPFT required within first year of employment. AHA BLS-HCP required. May be required to obtain/maintain AHA ACLS based on specific work unit.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Good interpersonal and communication skills. 

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.