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What are typical responsibilities for someone working in a Pulmonary Function Lab?

Team members in a Pulmonary Function Lab are responsible for performing a variety of lung function tests, maintaining and calibrating specialized equipment, preparing patients for procedures, and accurately documenting results. They often work closely with physicians and nurses to interpret test outcomes and contribute valuable data to patient diagnoses and treatment plans. The daily work may involve both scheduled and urgent testing for inpatients and outpatients, requiring adaptability and attention to patient care. Collaboration and effective communication within the healthcare team are essential parts of the job.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Pulmonary Function Lab position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Pulmonary Function Lab role, you need a thorough understanding of respiratory physiology, attention to detail, and relevant credentials such as certification as a Respiratory Therapist or Pulmonary Function Technologist. Familiarity with pulmonary function testing equipment, spirometry, body plethysmography, and electronic medical record (EMR) systems is vital. Excellent patient interaction, communication, and teamwork skills help build trust and ensure effective collaboration with healthcare providers. These abilities are crucial for accurate testing, patient comfort, and seamless integration into a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

What is a Pulmonary Function Lab job?

A Pulmonary Function Lab job involves conducting diagnostic tests to assess lung function and help diagnose respiratory conditions. Professionals in this role, such as pulmonary function technologists, perform tests like spirometry, lung volume measurements, and gas exchange analysis. They work closely with physicians to ensure accurate results and proper patient care. Strong attention to detail, knowledge of respiratory physiology, and proficiency with medical equipment are essential skills for this job.

What are popular job titles related to Pulmonary Function Lab jobs in Indiana? For Pulmonary Function Lab jobs in Indiana, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Respiratory Therapy Manager

Regency Hospital - Northwest Indiana

East Chicago, IN • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapy Manager

Location: Regency Hospital - East Chicago, IN

Schedule: Full TimeSign On Bonus: $10,000

Regency Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust.

At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.

  • Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
  • Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
  • Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
  • Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapy Manager is responsible for the overall function and professional growth of the respiratory therapy department. You will provide consultation with regard to pulmonary disorders and respiratory therapy practice, and you will provide quality respiratory care while ensuring the development and routine monitoring. This position also provides discipline-specific education to patients, families and staff as required, and works collaboratively with the Chief Nursing Officer to ensure that all departmental standards are met while following the appropriate standards of practice to ensure regulatory compliance.

  • Overseeing the daily operations of the respiratory therapy department, to include: staff interviews, employment decision, orientation, performance evaluations, employee training and development, as well as inventory, equipment and instrument issues.
  • Sharing responsibility for employee engagement, recruitment and retention.
  • Implementing company standards of care, policies and procedures.
  • Ensuring all regulatory requirements are met regarding respiratory and point of care.
  • Creating and maintaining clinical schedule for safe staffing.
  • Maintaining clinical cost control.
  • Coordinating and actively participating in Wean Team/Pulmonary Rounds and maintaining a direct line of communication with pulmonary physicians to facilitate/implement and routinely monitor weaning patients from mechanical ventilation; if protocols do not exist, works toward site-specific protocol implementation.
  • Steering progressive clinical excellence through staff development while promoting continuous quality improvement.
  • Teaching and counseling patients and their families.
  • Maintaining competency in Rapid Response and code events.
  • Site-Dependent: Functioning as Moderate Complexity Lab Manager over point of care testing and functioning as the Safety Officer, overseeing the Environment of Care.
Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Current State License.
  • Active Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Required.
  • Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
  • Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
  • ACLS within 6 months of employment required.

Preferred qualifications that will make you successful:

  • Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy required, Bachelors Degree preferred.
  • Five (5) years experience as a Respiratory Therapist in an Acute Care setting preferred.
  • Two years supervisory experience preferred.
Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Employment Type: OTHER