Pulmonary Function Therapist (RRT) - Methodist

• Interprets and executes physician orders
• Demonstrates the ability to individualize therapy to meet the patient's need
• Demonstrates the ability to anticipate the patient needs
• Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgment, and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
• Performs patient education
• Performs all duties in an efficient and timely manner
• Notifies leader of respiratory care, nursing supervisor, or unit leader of any inappropriate patient care issues
• Documents all medication and patient care errors
• Uses protective equipment appropriately
• Assesses needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.
• Practices good body mechanics, getting assistance as needed to protect patient and own safety
• Remains alert and responsive to all alarms/call lights
• Follows proper hand washing and infection control between patients and procedures
• Performs testing in a manner that ensures accurate results.
• Maintains a clean work area, checks and stocks supplies in their specific area.
• Responds to all pages and requests in a timely manner
• Delivers high quality care utilizing pulmonary function and respiratory care process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required
• Remains calm and effective in emergency and/or stressful situations
• Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals
• Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
• Performs patient bedside lab testing (ABGs), pulse oximetry testing to include rest and exercise oximetry and/or 6 minute walks.
• Administers aerosolized medication on an as needed basis
• Calibrates and maintains pulmonary function equipment.
• Performs all respiratory mechanics including muscle strength maneuvers as prescribed by physician.

• Ensures that there is proper staff coverage all times for the PFT Lab.
• Responds promptly to urgent needs

• Learns the functions of all new equipment
• Learns new procedures
• Maintains knowledgeable of departmental policies and procedures
• Completes all mandatory education within the stated timeframe
• Attends educational offerings to validate skills
• Assists in the training of Pulmonary Function personnel, including helping with the orientation, competency testing and presenting lectures as needed.
• Maintains current knowledge of all equipment
• Maintains current license
• Maintains current credentials
• Acts as a resource person for others in performing bedside spirometry testing
• Participates in clinical instruction of students and other healthcare workers

• Completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient's care.
• Audits patient records to ensure accuracy of patient care documentation and associated billing.
• Audits the correct oxygen charges.
• Documents on all diagnostic tests accurately

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