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Job Title: Non-Certified Respiratory Tech PRN* Company: Hospital Corporation of America Location: Independence, MO Description: Join a dynamic team of healthcare providers in a friendly work environment. At Centerpoint Medical Center, we strive to deliver high quality, compassionate patient care by fostering an environment of engaged employees who are committed to service excellence. We are looking for dedicated, qualified, compassionate professionals to become part of our team as we strive to be regarded as the provider of choice; employer of choice; and preferred community partner in Eastern Jackson County.Under the general direction of the Director/Supervisor or designee, performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures ordered by a physician. Duties include medical gas administration, aerosol therapy, obtaining and analyzing blood specimens, performing patient testing, operating and maintaining various types of respiratory and cardiopulmonary equipment, assisting with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, providing patient education, monitoring equipment and patient response to therapy. Additional responsibilities include completing patient documentation in the patient and departmental records, to include all computer based documentation. Cleaning equipment and maintaining safety and infection control practices. Accepting other job responsibilities as deemed reasonable by the Director/Supervisor or designee. In this position, the RCP will NOT be providing mechanical ventilation or maintaining artificial airways. The employee will provide care for birth to pediatric, pediatric/child patients between 1 to 11 years of age; adolescent patients between 12 to 17 years of age; adult patients between 18 to 64 years; and geriatric patients 65 years and older.We offer a full range of medical, life, dental, disability, and vision, benefits, a PTO plan, paid sick leave, an attractive retirement and savings plan comprised of an employer funded retirement program, matching 401(k) savings plan, and cafeteria discounts.

Job Title: Respiratory Tech-RRT (Part-time)* Company: LifeCare Hospitals of Shreveport Location: Shreveport, LA Description: Description General Summary: The Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures that are intended to improve the cardiopulmonary status of patients with the use of appropriate equipment and supplies. The Respiratory Therapist is active in unit activities, transdisciplinary team activities, and LifeCare activities to ensure individualized, patient-centered health care for all patient populations admitted to LifeCare Hospital.Patient Population: Delivers direct patient care appropriate to the patients served. The ages of the patients served are adult (18-65 dummyy years of age) and geriatric (65 and older). Job Duties:1. Demonstrates proper performance of skills reflected and validated by the Respiratory Therapist competency checklist.2. Administers respiratory medications, medical gases (including oxygen), and aerosol therapy in accordance with clinical practice guidelines and approved protocols and/or physician order for the care and treatment of patients with pulmonary related diagnoses.3. Institutes, maintains, and monitors continuous ventilatory support.4. Performs airway management in accordance with clinical practice guidelines and approved protocol. Responds to in-house emergencies and renders assistance and care as appropriate.5. Able to perform a variety of respiratory/laboratory test procedures including but not limited to arterial blood gases, pulse oximetry, spirometry, peak flow measures, weaning parameters and EKGs.6. Insures patient safety at all times by notifying the charge nurse of any risk factors seen, initiating and maintaining appropriate safety measures as outlined in LifeCare's policies and procedures.7. Acts as a clinical resource for the medical staff on the delivery of respiratory therapy procedures and issues. 8. Adheres to LifeCare policies, procedures, all safety plans, and all standards imposed by regulatory organizations. Requirements tbd Additional Information Lifecare reserves the right at any time to delete or modify any of the job listings referenced on this site, including any modification of the benefits or compensation listed for such positions. The job listings on this site do not constitute an offer of employment or contract offer of any kind, but are intended solely as information concerning possible job positions with LifeCare as of the date such job listings were published. LifeCare does not guarantee that any of the jobs listed will be available at the time of any inquiry by a potential applicant, and LifeCare reserves the right not to fill or employ any person in any of the job positions listed. All applicants for any job positions are subject to any and all established preplacement procedures. Lifecare, in its sole discretion, shall determine any persons to whom offers may be made.

Job Title: Pulmonary Function Tech II(temporary) Company: Group Health Location: Seattle, WA Description: Group Healths Capitol Hill campus is an open, welcoming, and respectful community. Our medical center campus is located in the heart of Seattle in the scenic Capitol Hill neighborhood. This facility offers over 25 multi-specialty and primary care outpatient services and a limited service hospital to a diverse patient community.We are looking for a PFTTo cover vacations plus once a week on Wednesdays, at our Central/Capital Hill campus. The hours are 7:30 - 4:30. At times, coverage would include our Bellevue and Tacoma clinics.General Summary:Performs specific diagnostic pulmonary tests per physician prescription, including complete spirometry, DLCO (Diffusing Capacity of the Lung for Carbon Monoxide), and Body Plethysmography. Serves as a resource to physicians and other staff regarding technical aspects of pulmonary tests. Maintains quality of pulmonary function test results by performing equipment calibration per manufacturers guidelines. Provides timely and accurate reporting of test results.

Job Title: SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNICIAN, Pulmonary Center, GRADE 25 (5187*) Company: Boston University Location: Boston, MA Description: 5187* Job Description Breed mouse lines to maintain and expand colonies for experiments.  Wean, label and sort mice and collect tail samples to genotype mice.  Plan breeding strategies and timing with principal investigators and other staff and provide them with mice.  Perform DNA purification and perform PCR reactions and run gels to genotype mice and maintain electronic records. Required Skills Bachelors Degree in the sciences and at least two years of experinece working with rodents required. Job Location Boston, MA, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular

Job Title: Medical Instrument Technician Pulmonary Company: Location: West Haven, CT Description: Assignments are characterized by performance of the complex, non-routine Pulmonary Function tests and procedures.  Incumbent performs a wide variety of pulmonary function tests, including classical spirometry, single breath diffusing capacity and helium dilution lung volume measurements, body plethysmography and cardio-pulmonary exercise studies, which determine exercise capacity and cardiac output and other parameters of ventilation. He/she administers bronchodilator medication to patients in order to evaluate airway response. The technician determines which tests need to be repeated due to unacceptable results or poor patient effort. Some of these tests are performed on seriously and chronically ill patients.  Many of the procedures and tests are relatively complicated and are performed using computerized equipment with many complex electronic components. He/she monitors medical equipment and biomedical instruments, troubleshoots the equipment and adapts procedures to elicit the most accurate data. . He/she calibrates electronic equipment such as the exercise testing system, and pulmonary function testing equipment, including the body plethysmograph.  Some knowledge of customizing software is necessary. He/she calibrates and measures oxygen saturation using a pulse . Electrode placement and recording of electrocardiogram is performed in addition to monitoring heart rate during exercise tests. The incumbent will implement American Thoracic Society guidelines for pulmonary testing when determining validity of test measurements. Technicians are expected to provide emergency airway management when patients deteriorate in the Laboratory including bronchodilator mobilization, provision of supplemental oxygen, bag-and-mask ventilation, and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and to assist with or perform airway intubation and defibrillation.

Job Title: RESPIRATORY TECH Company: Fort Duncan Medical Center Location: Eagle Pass, TX Description: Responsible for providing respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians as per established standards and practices. Mitigates problems that arise between Respiratory Therapy and other health care professionals. Responsible for daily work assignments among other technicians.   Requirements Current Texas Practitioners License. Certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care. Current CPR certification. ACLS certified. Understands Respiratory Care that includes invasive and noninvasive methods of delivering therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Knowledge in both adult and pediatric ventilator applications. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served. High School graduate or equivalent. Completion of a traditional or non-traditional program for RRT eligibility.

Job Title: PULMONARY FUNCTION TECHNOLOGIST Company: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Location: Philadelphia, PA Description: Performs diagnostic testing on infant and pediatric patients as it relates to lung function. Responsible for performing all technical services provided by the Pulmonary Laboratory. Responsible for calibration and maintenance of all equipment within the laboratory''s scope. Exercises independent judgment regarding motivational techniques and creative methods of eliciting cooperation from patients. Interacts with vendors, parents, regulatory agencies, and medical professionals in person, and via the telephone.

Job Title: Medical Instrument Technician Pulmonary Job in WEST HAVEN, CT Company: Federal Government Jobs Location: West Haven, CT Description: Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully) Job Title: Medical Instrument Technician/Pulmonary Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs Agency: Veterans Health Administration Sub Agency: VA Connecticut Healthcare System Job Announcement Number: 10-84 Salary Range: 48,439.00 - 62,966.00 USD /year Series & Grade: GS-0649-8 Open Period: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 to Tuesday, March 16, 2010 Position Information: Full-Time  Permanent Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - West Haven, CT Who May Be Considered: Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals. Job Summary: Assignments are characterized by performance of the complex, non-routine Pulmonary Function tests and procedures.  Incumbent performs a wide variety of pulmonary function tests, including classical spirometry, single breath diffusing capacity and helium dilution lung volume measurements, body plethysmography and cardio-pulmonary exercise studies, which determine exercise capacity and cardiac output and other parameters of ventilation. He/she administers bronchodilator medication to patients in order to evaluate airway response. The technician determines which tests need to be repeated due to unacceptable results or poor patient effort. Some of these tests are performed on seriously and chronically ill patients.  Many of the procedures and tests are relatively complicated and are performed using computerized equipment with many complex electronic components. He/she monitors medical equipment and biomedical instruments, troubleshoots the equipment and adapts procedures to elicit the most accurate data. . He/she calibrates electronic equipment such as the exercise testing system, and pulmonary function testing equipment, including the body plethysmograph.  Some knowledge of customizing software is necessary. He/she calibrates and measures oxygen saturation using a pulse . Electrode placement and recording of electrocardiogram is performed in addition to monitoring heart rate during exercise tests. The incumbent will implement American Thoracic Society guidelines for pulmonary testing when determining validity of test measurements. Technicians are expected to provide emergency airway management when patients deteriorate in the Laboratory including bronchodilator mobilization, provision of supplemental oxygen, bag-and-mask ventilation, and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and to assist with or perform airway intubation and defibrillation.Key Requirements: U.S. Citizenship Major Duties: Assignments are characterized by performance of the complex, non-routine Pulmonary Function tests and procedures.  Incumbent performs a wide variety of pulmonary function tests, including classical spirometry, single breath diffusing capacity and helium dilution lung volume measurements, body plethysmography and cardio-pulmonary exercise studies, which determine exercise capacity and cardiac output and other parameters of ventilation. He/she administers bronchodilator medication to patients in order to evaluate airway response. The technician determines which tests need to be repeated due to unacceptable results or poor patient effort. Some of these tests are performed on seriously and chronically ill patients.  Many of the procedures and tests are relatively complicated and are performed using computerized equipment with many complex electronic components. He/she monitors medical equipment and biomedical instruments, troubleshoots the equipment and adapts procedures to elicit the most accurate data. . He/she calibrates electronic equipment such as the exercise testing system, and pulmonary function testing equipment, including the body plethysmograph.  Some knowledge of customizing software is necessary. He/she calibrates and measures oxygen saturation using a pulse . Electrode placement and recording of electrocardiogram is performed in addition to monitoring heart rate during exercise tests. The incumbent will implement American Thoracic Society guidelines for pulmonary testing when determining validity of test measurements. Technicians are expected to provide emergency airway management when patients deteriorate in the Laboratory including bronchodilator mobilization, provision of supplemental oxygen, bag-and-mask ventilation, and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and to assist with or perform airway intubation and defibrillation.Qualifications: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 1. Citizenship-Citizen of the United States 2.  Certifications: No certification or registration is required; however, Basis Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certifications are desirable. 3. Physical Standards 4. English Language Proficiency 5. Designated drug testing position. (Detailed basic requirements available in Human Resources) GRADE REQUIREMENTS:  In addition to meeting the basic requirements, the following qualification criteria must be met in determining grade. GS-8:  SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled. This would be experience which provided knowledge of the more complex procedures, the pharmacology related to this occupation, and knowledge of the related acute disorders and diseases and their effects on organs and methods of treatment .You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position. You will be subjected to random drug screeningYou will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed to this positionApplicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.How You Will Be Evaluated: You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below. When describing your knowledges, skills, and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc. 1. Ability to perform special procedures pulmonary function testing which may include cardiopulmonary exercise testing, exercise induced asthma testing, Shunt testing, and/or body plethysmography. 2. Knowledge of airway management, pulmonary pharmacology, CPR, and oxygen administration. 3. Knowledge of bio-testing procedures, syringe quality control procedures, and ability to analyze results for compliance. 4. Ability to provide training, including teaching the correct methodology of pulmonary  function procedures and theory of interpretation of results. Benefits:You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#lifeLong-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltciNew employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retrYou will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACAYou will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLVYou will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLIOpportunities are available in numerous locations and employees may transfer to new locations to further their career goals.If you use public transportation, part of y

Job Title: SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNICIAN, Pulmonary Center, GRADE 25 Company: Boston University Location: Boston, MA Description: Job DescriptionBreed mouse lines to maintain and expand colonies for experiments. Wean, label and sort mice and collect tail samples to genotype mice. Plan breeding strategies and timing with principal investigators and other staff and provide them with mice. Perform DNA purification and perform PCR reactions and run gels to genotype mice and maintain electronic records. Required SkillsBachelors Degree in the sciences and at least two years of experinece working with rodents required. SalaryGrade 25

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Technician Company: Community Health Systems Location: Chicago, IL Description: Title: Respiratory Therapist Technician - PRNLocation: IL-Marion (Southern Illinois)Provides routine, emergency and critical respiratory therapy patient care services, as assigned and directed, in accordance with a physician's written order to adults, children and newborns. Will perform therapy in compliance with Heartland Regional Medical Center Mission.1. RRT or CRT required, Certification by the State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.2. 1. BLS required.