Pulmonary Technologist

*Job Title: Pulmonary Technologist* *Location: Grand Forks, ND 58206* *Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
No weekends.
* *Duration: 13 Weeks Contract* *Submittal Requirements:* * *Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist for ND* * *Registered or Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist for ND* * *BLS (AHA)* * *Covid Card* * *2 Professional references from Last or Current Job.
* * *A minimum 1 year of recent experience is required as RRT or Pulmonary Function Technologist.
* *Summary:* The Pulmonary Lab provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients with a variety of pulmonary disorders.
Pulmonary Function Technologists perform tests that can help diagnose a range of respiratory diseases by measuring how well the lungs take in and exhale air and how efficiently they transfer oxygen into the blood.
The tests are also used to measure the progression of lung disease and to assess how well a patient responds to treatment.
This position also assists with inpatient and outpatient bronchoscopies, Endobronchial Ultrasound bronchoscopies, and bedside tracheostomies as well as performs stress tests, O2 qualification testing, and family education and support.
*About the Job:* * Selects evaluation and assessment methods that correlate to the patient diagnosis, symptoms, and physician orders and documents evaluation and assessments according to Pulmonary Function policies and procedures.
Review patient care guidelines and patient medical records.
* Provides diagnostic and therapeutic treatment and physician assistance.
* Identifies significant changes or high-risk situations in the patient's condition and takes appropriate actions, as evidenced in reporting, consultation, and documentation.
Communicates pertinent information to appropriate caregivers.
* Provides appropriate patient education, family teaching, and support that correlates to the patient and family needs.
* Completes order entry and verification and transcribes orders.
Processes patient charges.
* Disassembles, cleans and assembles Pulmonary Function equipment and performs preventive maintenance according to standard operating procedures.
* Coordinates patient/test scheduling with other caregivers.
* Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $2,920.
00 - $3,150.
00 per week Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday * No weekends Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: * Pulmonary Technologist or RRT: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * Certified or Registered RRT for ND (Preferred) * Certified or Registered Pulmonary Technologist for ND (Preferred) * BLS Certification (Preferred) Shift availability: * Day Shift (Preferred) Work Location: On the road