Pulmonary Diagnostics Tech 1

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Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

• No minimum experience required

• Bachelor's degree

• Associate's degree from accredited respiratory therapy program

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Respiratory Care Professional current Georgia license
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential

• Strong organizational capabilities and communication skills
• Exhibits enthusiasm and willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment

• →Provides cardiopulmonary function testing for patients from newborn to 21 years of age integrating emotional, psychosocial, educational, and growth and developmental needs of the patient and family within 6 months of employment.
• →Independently performs procedures per national and departmental standards, including spirometry, plethysmography, diffusing capacity (DLCO), pulmonary stress test and other procedures as ordered.
• →Independently provides non-critical respiratory care, including patient assessment, aerosol therapy, patient education, and airway assessment and management.
• →Assesses and appropriately addresses patients' learning needs, including comprehension, understanding, and compliance of the patient and family.
• →Participates in care planning and implementation and suggests alternatives which lead to desired clinical outcomes.
• →Communicates effectively via verbal and/or written documentation.
• →Performs competently in clinical and non-clinical problem-solving.

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