Pulmonary Function Therapist (full Time), Allegheny General Hospital

Highmark Health

Allegheny General Hospital, PA, US
Pulmonary function testing
Arterial blood gas punctures
Bronchoscopy assistance
The role involves performing comprehensive pulmonary function diagnostic testing and assisting with bronchoscopies for referred patients

Job Summary

  • The role involves performing comprehensive pulmonary function diagnostic testing and assisting with bronchoscopies for referred patients.
  • Employees must provide inpatient and outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation services according to established clinical practice guidelines.
  • The position requires maintaining proper infection prevention protocols while cleaning reusable patient equipment.

Matching Summary

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The role involves performing comprehensive pulmonary function diagnostic testing and assisting with bronchoscopies for referred patients.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Pulmonary function testing
  • Arterial blood gas punctures
  • Bronchoscopy assistance
  • Oximetry testing
  • Equipment calibration and quality control

Nice-to-have

  • Efficient workload organization
  • Patient scheduling prioritization
  • Billing documentation accuracy

Key Requirements

  • Graduate of approved respiratory therapy program
  • Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapist licensure or Temporary Practice Permit
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from National Board of Respiratory Care
  • CPR certification from American Heart Association
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Work Rights

Must have US work authorization

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