Pulmonary Function Therapist

• Department: Respiratory 
• Schedule: Full-time Day shift -3-12 hours shift- 7 a.m.-7p.m.
• Hospital: St. Vincent's Birmingham
• Location: Birmingham, Alabama

Provide diagnostic evaluation of pulmonary function in patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

• Perform ordered pulmonary function and pulmonary stress testing. Monitor and evaluate patient response during and after testing. Document and report testing results.
• Determine testing reference ranges and interprets results. Recognize and correct for invalid test results.
• Prepare, maintain and calibrate pulmonary function testing equipment. Maintain adequate levels of supplies used for testing. Troubleshoot equipment problems and report needed repairs/replacements.
• Provide education and resources to patient and/or patient's family based on clinical implications.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Alabama Board of Respiratory Therapy obtained prior to
  hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
  degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

No additional preferences.