CARDIO PULMONARY TECH- POOL (Temple Hospital)

The Cardio-Pulmonary Technologist performs routine pulmonary function testing (spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity, airway resistance, thoracic gas volume, respiratory muscle strength, arterial puncture). Performs routine exercise studies such as O2 titration and 6 minute walk, invasive deadspace measurement, resting energy expenditure, and assists with invasive procedures.EducationAssociates Degree : AMA approved school of respiratory care or pulmonary function technology (Required)Experience1 Year experience in pulmonary function testing, arterial blood collection, experience in bronchoscopy assistance and blood gas analysis. (Required)License/CertificationsBLS - Basic Life Support (Required)CPFT - Cert Pulmonary Function Tech (Required) or CRT - Cert Respiratory Therapist (Required)_