The Pulmonary Function Specialist is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services as prescribed by a physician. The Pulmonary Function Specialist (PFS) has responsibility for performing routine and advanced pulmonary function testing and acting as a resource for these procedures in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory. This position will also be responsible for monitoring workflow and/or may coordinate the daily operation of the Pulmonary Function Laboratory. This position requires excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills. Laboratory standards associated with safety are constantly followed.

• Assesses patient condition (BP, heart rate, respiratory rate, rhythm interpretation, lung sounds).
• Analyzes and responds to identify needs and potential risks.
• Involves the patient, family, and other health care team members in gathering data.
• Identifies outcomes that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic and attainable.
• Validates outcomes with patient, family, and other health team members.
• Documents data and identified outcomes.

• Performs all PFT testing including Flow Volume Loop, Lung Volume (Plethysmograph), Diffusion Capacity (Single Breath), Bronchodilator Response, Methacholine Challenge, and Exercise Challenge.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Appraises the validity of test orders and results.
• Follows established practice and determines and suggests the need for further PFT testing to physicians
• Follows ATS Guidelines for Pulmonary Function Tests.Evaluates the validity of testing based on calibration and patient efforts.
• Verifies equipment is in proper working condition.

• COPD Education.
• Asthma Education (In Patient/Out Patient).
• Teaches one-on-one based on the testing results.

• Daily calibration of plethysmograph and metabolic cart.
• Assess calibration to ensure accurate patient testing.
• Perform troubleshooting repairs of both software and hardware problems.
• Contact factory service personnel to perform equipment troubleshooting over the phone.
• Contact bio-medical engineering to coordinate equipment repairs.

• AAS or AS Degree in Respiratory Care from a JRCRTE accredited program
• 1 year experience performing pulmonary function testing in a healthcare environment.
• BLS/Healthcare Provider upon hire.
• Respiratory Care License/State of MN within 6 months of date of hire

• CPFT and CRTT/National Board for Respiratory Care.