RRT/PFT at Nemours in Orlando, Florida

Job Description:

Nemours is seeking an RRT/PFT to join a great team in Orlando, FL! This position is responsible for: Performing all aspects of pulmonary function and related testing. Demonstrates knowledge of pulmonary anatomy, physiology and pathology.

Schedule: 8:00 - 4:30p Monday - Friday

Responsibilities:

• Performs routine and specialty pulmonary function testing, stress testing, and metabolic assessment testing.
• Performs complete and accurate patient assessment or reassessment.
• Provides education to the patient and /or patient/guardian in a manner that the recipient understands in order to contribute to positive patient care outcome and patient satisfaction.
• Performs quality controls and ensures preventative maintenance is completed on diagnostic equipment.
• Maintains and orders supplies necessary for pulmonary function lab.
• Assist with patient flow of clinic.
• Ensure provider's orders are carried out:
• Ensures medications are safely stored in an appropriate area as designated by law, and that medication expiration dates are evaluated on a monthly schedule
• Ensures accurate ICD-9 and CPT-4 codes are recorded.
• Support patients durable medical equipment needs:

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree required
• Certified as Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current licensure in Florida as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Current American Heart Association BLS required