Pulmonary Function Tech

Company: St. Luke's Health System
Location: Twin Falls
Posted on: April 6, 2021

Job Description:

St. Luke's Health System in Twin Falls is seeking a Pulmonary Function Technologist to join our team.
Responsibilities:

• Work in situations of unsupervised patient contact requiring individual judgment.
• Administer pulmonary function testing.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations in dealing with physicians, patients, patients' families, visitors, co-workers, and others in a professional and confidential manner.
• Read and evaluate physicians' orders and patient information to determine patients' condition and treatment protocols.
• Assess patients' response to treatments and modify treatments according to protocol if and when necessary.
• Set equipment controls to regulate the flow of oxygen, gases, mist, or aerosols and follows all safety rules applying to the equipment.
• Educate patients regarding pulmonary medicines.
• Maintain pulmonary function equipment and associated supplies.
• Keep records of all daily calibrations and quality control for each procedure.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  Qualifications:
  • Education: Valid license to practice respiratory therapy in state of practice.
  • Licenses/Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials by National Board for Respiratory Care Current CPR Healthcare Provider
    ---WHY ST. LUKE'S?St. Luke's Health System is Idaho's largest employer and most awarded health system, with a medical staff of over 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. Made up of eight hospitals around central and southern Idaho, we are proud to be the only locally owned and operated, physician-led, not-for-profit health system in the state. St. Luke's has been awarded as one of the Top 15 Health Systems in the country for the fifth consecutive year, designated by Truven Health Analytics. We are committed to providing high quality patient care and positively impacting the lives of those in our community. St. Luke's enjoys an outstanding reputation as both a quality employer and a superior healthcare organization. ABOUT TWIN FALLSLocated in Southern Idaho, just under two hours from Boise, Twin Falls offers four distinct seasons and is best known for Shoshone Falls - "Niagara of the West" - and bountiful outdoor adventures. Adventure seekers here can enjoy whitewater rafting, kayaking, rock-climbing and BASE jumping from Perrine Bridge. Twin Falls has a thriving agriculture-based economy, which powers its reputation as a preferred location for food science, production and processing companies. Local schools receive strong support from the community in both academics and sports, while also enriching the community's arts and culture scene. With a low crime rate, good schools and endless opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast, you'll find Twin Falls is unhurried, unspoiled and unassuming. Learn more about what the Magic Valley has to offer you:City of Twin Falls - Perrine Bridge - Shoshone Falls - Snake River Canyon Rim Trails - Dierkes Lake - Idaho Heritage Museum - Herrett Center for Arts and Sciences - Orpheum Theatre - Faulkner Planetarium - Twin Falls Parks and Rec - Twin Falls Golf Club - Farmer's Market - Pomerelle Ski Resort - Balanced Rock - City of Rocks - Thousand Springs - Magic Valley Symphony - Sawtooth National Forest *St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

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