Pulmonary Function Technologist

Summary

Under the supervision of the Administrative Director - Cardiovascular Institute and Specialty Practices, performs all aspects of testing in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory including flow volume loops, Defusion Capacities, lung volumes, Resistance, and Arterial Blood Gases. Responsible for maintenance, supplies inventory, Quality Control, and calibration of instruments.

Education

An Associate degree in Respiratory Sciences from an American Medical Association approved school.

Certification, Registration & Licensure

Medical Technician - NH Board of Registration of Medical Technicians

Experience

Experience in pulmonary function testing preferred, but will train qualified candidate.

Responsibilities

• Performs all testing in accordance with American Thoracic Society (ATS) standards.

• Performs all bronchodilator studies in accordance to policy.

• Calibrates and maintains instrument daily, or as required, prior to the start of patient testing.

• Records patient's demographic information accurately.

• Perform monthly bio-calibrations.

• Keeps adequate inventory of drugs and supplies.

• Reviews and corrects all orders.

• Establishes performance goals annually.

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Physical and Work Requirements

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is MEDIUM. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 - 50 pounds.

The employee is frequently required to bend, do fine motor, hear, reach, speak, stand, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, sit, and squat.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision.

The employee is frequently exposed to bodily fluids. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne contaminants, airborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens, moving mechanical parts, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.