Pulmonary Function Technician
Core
Perform pulmonary function and exercise testing to generate physiological data for NHLBI research, working with adult and pediatric patients.
Role type
Clinical technician (pulmonary function testing)
Builds
Physiological data for research
Domain
Healthcare / Biomedical Research
Required skills
Pulmonary function testing, Cardiopulmonary exercise testing, Equipment calibration and maintenance, Patient monitoring, Data documentation, Quality assurance, Staff training
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Body plethysmography, Impulse oscillometry, Methacholine bronchoprovocation testing, Exhaled nitric oxide measurements, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
Responsibilities
Perform pulmonary function testing including lung volumes and airway resistance measurements; Conduct cardiopulmonary exercise tests and six-minute walk tests; Monitor physiological responses and provide first aid; Maintain and troubleshoot diagnostic instruments; Train staff and healthcare personnel; Document clinical information in electronic medical records; Analyze and interpret research data; Coordinate instrument scheduling with Principal Investigators.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC