Pulmonary Respiratory Therapist

**Overview****CHI Memorial Lung Care Associates**CHI Memorial Medical Group (Mountain Management Services), now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is a Management Service Organization (MSO) that provides comprehensive office management services for all Memorial Health Partners and many physicians in private practice. We are proud to be a part of the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.We care about our employees’ well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.**We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:**Free Membership to our Care@Work program supporting any child care, pet care, or adult dependent needsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyHealth/Dental/Vision InsuranceFlexible spending accountsVoluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity TheftAdoption AssistancePaid Time Off (PTO)Tuition Assistance for career growth and developmentMatching Retirement ProgramsWellness ProgramIf you are passionate about the patient experience and ready to join our nationally recognized hospital, connect with us today!**Responsibilities**With the required oversight and supervision by their advanced-practice counterparts, performs complete evaluations ofthe respiratory system including patient history and tests of pulmonary function, may also include physicalexaminations, arterial blood gas analysis and chest x-ray examinations. The primary purpose of pulmonary functiontesting is to identify the severity of pulmonary impairment. Pulmonary function testing has diagnostic and therapeuticuses to answer some general questions about patients with lung disease, and/or: Chronic shortness of breath; Asthma;Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Restrictive lung disease; Preoperative testing; Impairment or disability.**ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**? Prepare testing rooms: perform daily calibrations on instruments each morning and maintains log of dailycalibrations. Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for testing, including sterilization. Orders,monitors and maintains PFT supplies and equipment. Check expiration dates on stock and drugs.? Maintains timely flow of patients. Ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Assistsphysician prior to testing, treatment, and physical examination of patients. Routes testing results withappropriate patient chart to physician for review. At physician’s direction, performs Six Minute Walk Testaccording to ATS Standards. Reports to Physician regarding patient medical problems, treatments, anddiagnosis.? At physician’s direction, performs and oversees all Pulmonary Function Tests “PFT” (i.e. including Spirometry,Lung Volume, and DLCO) according to ATS Standards. Greets patients and prepares patients for PFT, usingestablished procedures for patient care and safety. Screen patients for appropriate information. Maintainspatients’ and employees’ privacy and confidentiality. Respectfully instructs patient when performing the studyand throughout the testing to ensure accurate results. Ensures equipment is in working order, reporting anyequipment malfunctions to the Medical Director. Logs ordered tests and PFT completed and verifies receipt ofreports. Processes routine paper work, and maintains files and records.? Manages clinical services in accordance with office, governmental, and other regulatory standards. Establishesand maintains system for assuring quality in clinical services, including compliance with OSHA and CLIAregulations. Attends educational and professional development activities to stay current with applicable rulesand regulations.? Reports to Manager regarding business and administrative matters, and performs other duties as assigned.**Qualifications****Required Education**? High school education or Equivalent is required.**Required Licensure and Certifications**? NBRC-CPFTE — Certification examination forPulmonary Function Technology is required and mustbe maintained.? NBRC-RPFTE — Registry examination is required andmust be maintained.? Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Life Support (BLS) andAdvanced Care Life Support (ACLS) certification isrequired.**Pay Range**$17.89 - $24.60 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.