Pulmonary Physiology Diagnostic Coordinator

Summary

Position Summary
Provides quality control oversight and necessary computer and engineering support to the PPU in the areas of Computer Systems Administration, Software Engineering, Medical Equipment repair, and maintenance. Responsible and accountable for performing quality Pulmonary Physiology Testing in accordance with the standards set forth by the ATS, AARC and (CAP).  This position leads a specialty area of the department and is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of testing and training of all assigned technicians in the specified area.

Essential Duties

1. Works closely with interdepartmental personnel and several IST specialties to develop and maintain the MGC Diagnostics interface with the entire NJH data network.
2. Performs high quality Pulmonary Physiology testing to assist the physician in the diagnosis of Pulmonary-Cardiopulmonary conditions in accordance with ATS, AARC and CAP standards.
3. Provides guidance to less experienced staff to assure high quality exams on all patients while serving as a role model for customer service.
4. Monitors and resolves errors in all MGC Diagnostics and EMR interfaces.
5. Assures all recommended quality control procedures are performed on all Pulmonary Physiology equipment to include all pulmonary diagnostic labs, ABG lab, and spirometry and CPET labs. Proactively collaborates with staff members in each area to stay in full compliance with ATS, AARC, and CAP guidelines. Adjusts and responds to quality control issues in a timely manner. Maintains supporting documentation, including record keeping and quarterly reports to the medical and administrative director
6. Installs, repairs and calibrates patient care equipment in the PPU and Clinics according to manufacturer specifications and set procedures. Manages service contracts.
7. Performs the duties of the PPS designated People Soft Power User and first-level approval authority including generation of complex purchase orders as well as routine stores orders. 
8. Proactively resolves all technical issues related to hardware and software. Implements corrective action on any technical changes needed to be in compliance with the American Thoracic Society (ATS) quality control published standards.

Other Duties

1. Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

1. Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health. 
2. Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.  Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
3. Creativity and Innovation: Applies creative problem-solving skills to develop solutions to problems; recognizes and demonstrates the value in taking “smart” risks and learning from mistakes; develops multiple alternatives and understands the feasibility of each; effectively shares and implements his/her ideas. Generates innovative solutions in work situations; tries different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.
4. Initiative: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
5. Peer Relationships: Interacts with others in a constructive, positive, and respectful manner, regardless of individual differences. Assists team members or co-workers in achieving personal goals and completing assignments.
6. Problem Solving: Uses issue identification, data relation and comparison, pattern recognition and information gathering to create analyses and make recommendations.

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
None

Travel
None

Core Values

1. Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
2. Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
3. Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
4. Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
5. Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the institution.
6. Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures. 
7. Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
8. Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education: Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy, Associates, Bachelors in Science, or Bachelors in Exercise physiology or completion of an equivalent accredited program required.
2. Work Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of recent and related experience required.  
3. Special Training, Certification or Licensure: National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT), a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), a Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT), or an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP).  CRTs and RRTs are required to have a current State of Colorado License to practice Respiratory Care as defined by DORA. BLS required.

Salary Range: $38.00 - $43.00

Benefits
At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset.
With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

• Medical Plans, Dental Plans and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• FSA and HSA
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Voluntary Benefits, like Accident Insurance, Critical Care and Hospital Indemnity
• Sick and Vacation Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program
• Legal Plan