Monitors and evaluates patients physical and emotional condition during pulmonary function testing Monitors and evaluates the quality of patients performance Performs routine pulmonary function tests including nebulizer treatment Properly identifies diagnosis and reason for testing by screening EHR. Checks for diagnostic order and reviews medical allergy list Reviews data and submits to reading physician and reports all critical results per protocol Cleans pulmonary function testing equipment an... more details
Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The RT/Pulmonary Function Technician is responsible for performing pulmonary function tests. Pulmonary function tests routinely include spirometry (pre and post and inhalant bronchodilator), calculation of lung volumes and capacities, and determination of the diffusing capacity of the lungs. The Technician will provide the obtained data to the physician for final interpretation of results.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Monitors and evaluates patients physical and emotional condition during pulmonary function testing
- Monitors and evaluates the quality of patients performance
- Performs routine pulmonary function tests including nebulizer treatment
- Properly identifies diagnosis and reason for testing by screening EHR. Checks for diagnostic order and reviews medical allergy list
- Reviews data and submits to reading physician and reports all critical results per protocol
- Cleans pulmonary function testing equipment and restocks supplies
- Upon completion of all pulmonary function testing, archives QC data to CRHC servers
- Troubleshoots minor equipment problems
- Operates & maintains and calibrates Vmax Spectra Respiratory Analysis System daily
- Enters all pertinent patient information into the Vmax Spectra Respiratory Analysis System
- Assists in the orientation of new personnel
- Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and/or traveling to meet patient and office needs
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Youll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate from an AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy or Pulmonary Function or other healthcare related program
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist, RRT or Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician
- Basic Life Support Certification. ACLS
Preferred Qualifications:
New York Residents Only:The hourly range for New York residents is $23.22 to $45.43 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, youll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
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