Medical Faculty Associates, Inc.
Pulmonary Function Lab Technologist
Medical Faculty Associates, Inc., Olympia, Washington, United States
Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Assesses, observes, and reports pertinent and significant patient responses to treatments and/or procedures. Performs routine analysis and studies as requested. Demonstrate responsibility to prioritize and adjust plan of care or adapt to changing priorities and plan of care as delegated. Participates in appropriate patient/family teaching as designated per individual role. Maintains personal growth and development through in-services, educational programs, and workshops. Performs a variety of clinical interventions as specified in the department’s competency/skills checklist, such as: Assist medical staff, Fellows, and researchers in all respiratory-related procedures. Plans, implements, and evaluates complex Pulmonary/Respiratory procedures for patients, both IN and OUT-patients. Procedures may include FVC, FRC, DLCO, pre/post Bronchodilators, Methacholine Challenges, oxygen, humidity, and aerosol therapy, arterial blood gas interpretations and punctures. Tracks scope of problems to determine the needs for external repair and places service calls, when necessary, for all PFT Lab equipment. Performs other work-related duties as requested Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education
Graduation from an approved two year respiratory therapist program is necessary. RRT or CRT Credentials by the N.B.R.C. is required. Current D.C. License. RPFT or PFT Credentials preferred Experience
At least two years of previous PFT experience is preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Assesses, observes, and reports pertinent and significant patient responses to treatments and/or procedures. Performs routine analysis and studies as requested. Demonstrate responsibility to prioritize and adjust plan of care or adapt to changing priorities and plan of care as delegated. Participates in appropriate patient/family teaching as designated per individual role. Maintains personal growth and development through in-services, educational programs, and workshops. Performs a variety of clinical interventions as specified in the department’s competency/skills checklist, such as: Assist medical staff, Fellows, and researchers in all respiratory-related procedures. Plans, implements, and evaluates complex Pulmonary/Respiratory procedures for patients, both IN and OUT-patients. Procedures may include FVC, FRC, DLCO, pre/post Bronchodilators, Methacholine Challenges, oxygen, humidity, and aerosol therapy, arterial blood gas interpretations and punctures. Tracks scope of problems to determine the needs for external repair and places service calls, when necessary, for all PFT Lab equipment. Performs other work-related duties as requested Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education
Graduation from an approved two year respiratory therapist program is necessary. RRT or CRT Credentials by the N.B.R.C. is required. Current D.C. License. RPFT or PFT Credentials preferred Experience
At least two years of previous PFT experience is preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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