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What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in Pulmonary Function Testing, and how can they be managed?

Professionals in Pulmonary Function Testing often encounter challenges such as ensuring accurate patient cooperation during tests, maintaining and calibrating sensitive equipment, and adapting to a fast-paced clinical environment. Clear communication with patients is crucial, as some may have anxiety or difficulty understanding instructions, which can impact test results. Staying updated with evolving testing protocols and collaborating closely with respiratory therapists, physicians, and other healthcare staff helps maintain high-quality care and supports continuous professional development.

What is the difference between Pulmonary Function Testing vs Respiratory Therapist?

AspectPulmonary Function TestingRespiratory Therapist
CredentialsOften requires specialized certification in pulmonary testingRequires respiratory therapy license and certification
Work EnvironmentClinics, hospitals, pulmonary labsHospitals, clinics, emergency settings
Job FocusAdministering and interpreting pulmonary testsManaging patient airway, ventilator support
Industry UsageUsed mainly in diagnostic settingsUsed in patient care and respiratory management

While both roles involve respiratory health, Pulmonary Function Testing specialists focus on conducting and analyzing lung function tests, whereas Respiratory Therapists provide broader patient respiratory care and support. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What are pulmonary function testing (PFT) and what do they measure?

Pulmonary function testing (PFT) refers to a group of noninvasive tests that measure how well your lungs are working. These tests evaluate lung volume, capacity, rates of flow, and gas exchange to help diagnose and monitor various lung conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other respiratory disorders. PFTs can help your doctor determine the severity of lung problems and how well treatments are working, providing essential information for ongoing care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Pulmonary Function Technologist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pulmonary Function Technologist, you need a solid background in respiratory care or allied health, typically with a relevant associate degree or certification such as Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT). Proficiency in operating pulmonary function testing equipment, spirometers, and related diagnostic software is essential. Attention to detail, strong communication, and patient-focused interpersonal skills help ensure accurate results and a positive patient experience. These skills and qualifications are vital for providing reliable diagnostic data that guides effective respiratory care and treatment.
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Respiratory Therapist - PRN Nights - Float Pool

Respiratory Therapist - PRN Nights - Float Pool

Honorhealth

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Other

Posted 26 days ago

HonorHealth rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 204 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

160th of 870 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Primary City/State:

Deer Valley - 50 E Dunlap Ave Phoenix, AZ 85020

Category:

Therapy and Rehabilitation

Shift:

Night
  • PRN - Night Shift
  • Rotating Holidays and Weekends Required
  • Must Be Willing to Work at 3 Medical Centers Minimum
The Network Float Pool is a division of HonorHealth and supports the Inter-Campus Floating. We will do our best to consider your preferences when completing unit assignments. Ultimately, you may be asked to Float to a campus that is one of your less preferred, based on staffing needs, skill set, other preferences, and rotation.
HonorHealth hospitals are: HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center
HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center HonorHealth Four Peaks Medical Center HonorHealth Tempe Medical Center HonorHealth Florence Medical Center

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At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY
This position sets up, operates, and administers all types of respiratory care equipment and procedures to be used in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and illness to both general floor and critical care areas. Evaluates therapeutic objectives and outcomes and transcribes verbal orders from physicians in the medical record. Performs arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, co-oximetry, electrocardiograms, electrolytes, and other basic pulmonary function testing. Sets up, operates, and monitors mechanical ventilators as ordered. Makes appropriate changes as ordered. Assures the patency, stability, and location of the artificial airway. Assures adequate and appropriate humidification through the artificial airway. The therapist must be familiar with the operation of numerous different mechanical ventilators. They must also be proficient with many modes of mechanical ventilation and their applications. Assists with the transportation of mechanically ventilated patients to other patient care areas.
Performs routine respiratory care treatments and oxygen administration in adult, pediatric, and neonatal areas. Such therapy includes, but is not limited to aerosol therapy, nebulized medications, metered dose inhalers, flutter therapy, PEP therapy, incentive spirometry; nasotracheal and artificial airway suctioning; breathing exercises, CPAP/BiPAP therapy and support, sputum induction, and oxygen analysis. The therapist describes and instructs therapies or procedures to patients and/or families in a clear and professional manner. The therapist reviews, prioritizes and readjusts their daily assignment to perform therapy in an efficient and organized manner and to provide the highest degree of patient care possible. Performs arterial punctures. Accurately completes a variety of blood tests including arterial blood gas analysis, co-oximetry, and electrolytes as well as the calculation of diagnostic relationships such as shunt, dead space, arterial-venous oxygen content and alveolar-arterial oxygen differences. Performs quality control and proficiency testing on analyzers and verifies and documents the results. Immediately reports and documents the results with critical values to the appropriate nurse or physician.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Gathers materials and equipment for therapy and transports them to patient's bedside. Examines the patient chart for appropriate and complete orders and checks the patient's identification band to verify the patient's identity. Mixes measures and dispenses pharmacological solutions and drugs as prescribed by the physician.
  • Documents all mechanical ventilator parameters and changes, all respiratory treatments, tests, or appropriate respiratory monitors and the patient's responses in the electronic or paper medical record in a timely manner, generally while performing therapy or shortly afterwards as close to the time of treatment as possible. Documents and reports delays or omissions.
  • Reviews prescriptions prepared by physicians to determine completeness. Assesses the neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients; systematically uses technical skills to establish the appropriate level of respiratory care to be administered.
  • Assist the physician in beside procedures as required. Takes physician's verbal orders and transcribes appropriately. Performs bag and mask ventilation and maintains an adequate airway and assists with life threatening events. Attends all resuscitations and traumas as assigned.
  • Performs basic pulmonary function testing, including determination of vital capacity, forced inspiratory/expiratory flows, flow volume loops, and peak flow maneuvers. Performs resting and exercise oximetry testing. Some therapists perform complete pulmonary function studies including diffusion, lung volumes, body box procedures and Pulmonary stress procedures.
  • Collects soiled equipment from patient areas, transports to CV Respiratory Therapy department or appropriate cleaning area and cleans, disinfects, sterilizes and packages respiratory care equipment as needed. Performs minor trouble shooting of equipment as necessary. Recognizes when equipment needs to be repaired or have preventative maintenance performed and takes the necessary steps to resolve the issue.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
  • Other / Certificate Graduate of a 2 year AMA approved Respiratory Care program. Required
  • Other / Certificate Graduate of a 4 year Bachelor level or AMA approved Respiratory Care program. Preferred
EXPERIENCE
  • Other, experience as a Respiratory Therapist Required
  • 6 months, experience for Network float position Required
  • 1 year, clinical experience. Preferred
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - License, Licensed Required
  • Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - License, Registered Respiratory Therapist Required
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) - Certification, Basic Life Support BLS Certification Required
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Preferred
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or -campus specific Preferred
  • Credential from National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Preferred

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HonorHealth is a non-profit, local community healthcare system serving an area of 1.6 million people in the greater Phoenix area. The network encompasses six acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group, outpatient surgery centers, a cancer care network, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, and community services with approximately 13,100 team members, 3,500 affiliated providers and nearly 700 volunteers. HonorHealth was formed by a merger between Scottsdale Healthcare and John C. Lincoln Health Network. HonorHealth's mission is to improve the health and well-being of those we serve.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Scottsdale, AZ, US

Year founded

2014

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