About this role
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Pulmonary Function Technologist
*Alberta Cardiology & Medical Consultants Inc.* *Edmonton, Alberta | Permanent Part-Time | In Person*
About Alberta Cardiology
Alberta Cardiology & Medical Consultants Inc. is a multidisciplinary specialty and diagnostic medical clinic committed to providing timely, comprehensive and exceptional patient care.
*People have trusted us with their hearts.*
We are committed to your *Heart, Body and Complete Health* through collaboration between our physicians, technologists and clinical support teams.
The Position
We are currently seeking an experienced *Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Pulmonary Function Technologist* to join our Pulmonary Function Testing Laboratory on a *permanent part-time basis*.
This is an experienced PFT position.
The successful candidate must have previous hands-on experience performing *Pulmonary Function Testing* and must be comfortable independently operating professional PFT equipment and associated diagnostic software.
MGC Diagnostics Ascent? Experience Is Required
Our Pulmonary Function Laboratory operates using *MGC Diagnostics Ascent? Cardiorespiratory Diagnostic Software*.
Candidates must have practical working experience with *Ascent? software and pulmonary diagnostic testing workflows*.
This is a core requirement of the position.
Clinical Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Performing complete Pulmonary Function Testing * Spirometry * Lung volume testing * DLCO / diffusion capacity testing * Body plethysmography / Body Box testing * Pre- and post-bronchodilator testing when ordered * Six-Minute Walk Testing (6MWT) with oximetry * Screening patients for testing contraindications * Reviewing patient PFT intake information * Explaining testing procedures clearly to patients * Monitoring patient safety and comfort throughout testing * Recognizing technically unacceptable studies and repeating testing when appropriate * Reviewing completed studies for technical quality and accuracy * Preparing completed studies for physician interpretation * Communicating with pulmonologists and other physicians regarding testing when required
Equipment, Software & PFT Laboratory Responsibilities
The successful candidate must be comfortable working independently with the technical operations of a Pulmonary Function Laboratory, including:
* *MGC Diagnostics Ascent? Cardiorespiratory Diagnostic Software* * MGC pulmonary diagnostic equipment * Body plethysmography / Body Box equipment * Platinum Elite Series? equipment * Computerized PFT testing and reporting workflows * Daily equipment calibration and verification * Quality-control procedures * Equipment maintenance documentation * PFT laboratory quality-assurance documentation * Routine equipment and software troubleshooting * Maintaining accurate electronic patient records * Preparing testing information for physician review and interpretation
The MGC documentation confirms that Ascent supports data associated with the *Platinum Elite Series? body plethysmographs* and pulmonary testing including SVC, FVC, DLCO, Pleth, MVV and other respiratory testing data.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must have:
* *Previous hands-on Pulmonary Function Testing experience* * *Previous hands-on experience using MGC Diagnostics Ascent? software* * Experience performing complete PFT studies * Experience with spirometry, lung volumes and DLCO * Experience with Body Plethysmography * Knowledge of PFT equipment calibration and quality-control procedures * Appropriate Respiratory Therapy or recognized cardiopulmonary education * Appropriate professional registration/certification applicable to the position * Current BLS certification * Excellent clinical judgment and attention to detail * Strong patient-care and communication skills * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision * Strong organizational and time-management skills * Professiona