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Form of workPulmonary Function Technologist I- Diagnostic Services
Hiring Department: Cardiovascular Diagnostic Services
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1022477
Posting Close Date:1/15/2023
Position Number: CE9182
About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health SciencesSystem (UI Health)
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinoisand beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Healthcomprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital,22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which areFederally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC healthscience colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry;the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and theColleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses inPeoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicatedto the pursuit of health equity.
This is a part-time and benefits eligible position. UI Health offerscompetitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition, all fulltime benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package whichinclude; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, adefined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation,Holiday and Sick. In addition, we offer tuition waivers for employees anddependents. Click for a complete list of EmployeeBenefits
UIH is seeking Pulmonary Function Technologist I to join our Cardiovascular Diagnostic Services. The employee in this position will conduct physiologic and diagnostic testing of lung functions to provide physicians with data to detect the presence of lung disease; e.g., spirometry, diffusion testing, lung volumes, airway resistance, respiratory muscle forces, bronchial provocation testing; diagnose the type of pathologic process; assess functional status, level of disability, and response to therapy; and also determine the prognosis of patients with pulmonary disease. These tests involve direct interaction with the patient, require the use of specialized testing equipment, and require making qualitative assessments of the presence and nature of abnormal results. They communicate the test results to the physician in charge for a decision.
Pulmonary Function Technologists conduct routine pulmonary tests, working under direct supervision from a higher-level technologist and/or physician.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Calibrates, operates, records, and obtains data from such equipment as water spirometer, carbon monoxide and helium gas analyzers and blood gas analyzer, and medical computer.
- Explains and demonstrates to patients the nature of the test they will be performing; positions and observes patient during the actual test.
- Conducts and repeats, if necessary, such tests as--
a. Measurement of lung volumes by a dilutional gas technique.
b. Measurement of lung diffusion capacity by the single breath carbon monoxide technique.
c. Measurement of forced vital capacity and expiratory flow rates.
d. Measurement of the maximum voluntary ventilation.
e. Measurement of thoracic gas volume and airway resistance by the body.
f. Plethysmograph method.
g. Operation of blood gas analyzer to analyze arterial blood as well as expired air.
- Calculates the results of the tests from the data collected.
- Compiles and records information on patients in patients' files and log books.
- Removes, disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes medical equipment and materials when tests are completed.
- Assists higher level technicians in performing more advanced tests of Pulmonary Function.
- Learns to perform newly developed tests of Pulmonary Functions when they become clinically applicable.
- Initiates, or aids, if directed by medical personnel, in resuscitation proceedings or other necessary emergency procedures; is trained to become certified in Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialed by National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) meets the requirements, but must obtain the CPFT certification within 6 months of the initial training period.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification CPR.
- Valid Illinois Respiratory Therapist License.
Note: Possession of a Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) meets the requirement of #2 above.
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the ApplyNow button, please fully complete all sections of the onlineapplication including adding your full work history with specific details ofyour duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully completethe education, licensure, certification and language sections. You mayupload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts anddiplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not beable to make any changes. In order to revise your application, you mustwithdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting closedate. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supportingdocuments have been uploaded before the posting close date.
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