NPI | Name | Type | Address |
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Rapha Express |
Organization |
5366 Kankakee Dr Sacramento, CA |
Every health care provider, whether it’s a hospital, pharmacy, or individual specialist, must obtain their own NPI number. This identification number is unique and is assigned upon application. In tod...
Taxonomy Code | 2278P1006X |
Specialization | Pulmonary Function Technologist |
Display Name | Pulmonary Function Technologist Certified Respiratory Therapist |
Taxonomy Group | Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers |
Taxonomy Classification | Respiratory Therapist, Certified |
Definition | An individual who is trained and qualified to perform pulmonary diagnostic tests. In the course of conducting these tests, the Pulmonary Function Technologist is able to setup, calibrate, maintain, and ensure the quality assurance of the pulmonary function testing equipment. In the laboratory, clinical or patient care setting the technologist instructs patients, elicits cooperation, performs procedures, monitors patient response, and evaluates patient performance. Tests results are calculated, compared with predicted normal ranges, and evaluated for reliability. The technologist collects clinical history data and evaluates the clinical implications of the test results. |
Effective Date | September 30, 2009 |