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Position Summary

The Respiratory Care Practitioner II, Pulmonary Function Lab is competent in performing all pulmonary function tests including spirometry, lung volumes body plethysmography, diffusing capacity, 6-minute walk tests, exercise physiology, Lung Clearance Index tests and arterial blood gases. The RCP II, Pulmonary Function Lab assists physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopies, Bronchial Thermoplasty, and EBUS. The RCP II, Pulmonary Function Lab is knowledgeable in all aspects of lung disease states and provides therapeutic, diagnostic and educational interventions to patients in the outpatient adult and pediatric clinic settings. Outpatient adult and pediatric clinic settings include Cystic Fibrosis, Cycle Cell Anemia, Asthma, Tracheostomy/Home Ventilation/Home Medical Equipment, and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. A competent practitioner in diagnostic, therapeutic and educational procedures, the RCP II, Pulmonary Function Lab relies on standards, policies and procedures to determine which aspects of a situation are important. The competent RCP II Pulmonary Function Lab responds to most situations with speed, confidence and flexibility and can handle unanticipated problems or emergencies. This RCP is a positive force in the advancement of professional practice and quality of patient care in the pulmonary function laboratory and clinic settings.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Provides efficient patient care by administering medication and performing therapeutic/diagnostic/educational interventions all in accordance with established laboratory procedures and policies.
• Follows established procedures for maintaining quality assurance in the laboratory, including manual and automated calibration checks of equipment.
• Establishes rapport with patients/caregivers/family members and demonstrates ability to allay their fears, elicits their cooperation and answers their questions about testing procedures.  Provides education in cardiopulmonary disease process and treatments.
• Actively identifies patients with healthcare associated infections by applying infection control policies and procedures consistently, including effective hand hygiene and utilizing personal protective equipment.
• Identifies and reports problems through department specific channels to assist with the resolution of problems. Participates in department-specific performance improvement projects.
• Performs accurate and timely documentation and billing for all interventions in the patient's medical record consistent with scientific principle, standards of respiratory care practice and hospital policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.