Certified Pulmonary Function Tech/LPN - PFT Clinic
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GENERAL SUMMARY: - The Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist/Licensed Practice Nurse (CPFT/LPN) performs a variety of pulmonary diagnostic tests including, but not limited to, pulmonary function, oximetry, FENO testing, home sleep studies, and administration of DME. The CPFT/LPN performs routine quality control testing on the pulmonary function equipment and maintains patients' files. The CPFT/LPN works independently in the Pulmonary Function laboratory. AHA-BLS certification is required however, certification is not a qualifying factor to obtain the position. -The CPFT/LPN will also support patient care in the capacity of LPN as needed. -QUALIFICATIONS: -Education/Skills Required:1. -Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. - 2. Currently licensed as a Licensed Practice Nurse in New York State. 3. -Registered or Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist preferred. 4. -LPN candidates currently credentialed by NBRC (National Board of Respiratory Care) as a Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist or those currently eligible for credentialing through NBRC will be considered first. - 5. LPN's not currently NBRC eligible, must have or be willing to complete 62 credit hours required for credentialing within 1year of hire from a college or university accredited by its regional association or its equivalent, including college credit level courses in biology, chemistry, and mathematics. - 6. -AHA-BLS is required within 6 months of hire or a current non-AHA-BLS card will be honored up to date of renewal. - 7. Candidates with previous Medical Office, Pulmonary Function Testing and DME experience will be considered first.As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.