Pulmonary Function Tech
Core
Performs diagnostic pulmonary function tests and assists physicians with bronchoscopy and respiratory procedures for pediatric patients.
Role type
Pulmonary Function Technician (Respiratory Care Practitioner)
Builds
Diagnostic lung disease evaluations and respiratory care procedures
Domain
Healthcare / Pulmonology / Respiratory Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Spirometry, gas analysis, oximetry, arterial blood gas collection, bronchoscopy assistance, sputum sampling, peak cough flow measurement, FeNO testing, impulse oscillometry, infant stress oximetry, carbon monoxide diffusing capacity measurement, lung volume measurement, respiratory muscle pressure measurement, six-minute walk test monitoring, tracheostomy care, mechanical ventilator operation, CPAP/BiPAP operation, cough assist machine operation, airway clearance techniques, equipment calibration and maintenance, infection control protocols, EMR documentation
Preferred skills
Pediatric respiratory care experience, CF clinic experience, VIP clinic experience, Asthma/Allergy clinic experience, QI project participation, conference presentation
Technologies
Spirometers, body boxes, gas analyzers, oximeters, bronchoscopes, biopsy forceps, biopsy brushes, mechanical ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP machines, cough assist machines, HEPA filtration units, portable suction machines
Responsibilities
Perform routine and advanced pulmonary function tests including flow rates, lung volumes, and diffusing capacity; Assist physicians with bronchoscopy procedures including sample collection and tissue biopsy; Maintain and calibrate respiratory testing equipment and infection control protocols; Educate patients and families on inhaled medication use, airway clearance techniques, and device operation; Manage patient test results and documentation in EMR.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff