PFT / PULMONARY REHAB TECH (40 hrs/day)(TFP at Oaks, PA)
- Temple University Health System
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Full Time
The PFT/Rehabilitation Technician performs routine pulmonary function testing (Spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity, airway resistance, thoracic gas volume, respiratory muscle strength. Performs routine exercise studies such as O2 titration and 6-minute walk, resting energy expenditure. Performs cardiopulmonary exercise testing. Performs pulmonary rehabilitation diagnostic and therapeutic exercise to others. CPFT - Cert Pulmonary Function Tech or RPFT - Reg Pulmonary Function Tech required within 1 year of hire.
Education
Associates Degree : AMA approved school of respiratory care or pulmonary function technology (Required)
Experience
1 Year experience in pulmonary rehabilitation and/or pulmonary function testing (Required)
Experience in calibrating equipment, performing quality control procedures, and conducting a clinical exercise test (Preferred)
License/Certifications
CPFT - Cert Pulmonary Function Tech (Required) or CRT - Cert Respiratory Therapist (Required) or RPFT - Reg Pulmonary Function Tech (Required) or RRT - Reg Respiratory Therapist (Required)
BLS - Basic Life Support (Required)
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