Pulmonary Function Technician Lead, Pulmonary Function Lab, Full-Time, Days

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Company:

Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center

Compensation Range:

$63.12 - $80.61

Work Shift:

8 Hour (days) (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Description Summary:

JOB SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the respiratory care services manager, the Pulmonary Function Technician Lead will perform all outpatient pulmonary function test as ordered by the physician. This position requires experience of all pulmonary function testing procedures, equipment, patient instruction, and interpretation of testing data. Working independently, indebt knowledge of pulmonary function lab equipment, infection prevention processes, and equipment calibration is required.

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:

IV.   JOB SPECIFICATIONS

A.   EDUCATION

Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program accredited from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) as reviewed and approved through the Respiratory Care Board of California and registry eligible by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required 2-year Associate Degree of Respiratory Therapy required/ Bachelor Degree of Respiratory Therapy preferred

B.   EXPERIENCE

5 years recent experience in respiratory or pulmonary care required 5 years recent experience in pulmonary function testing and diagnostic interpretation required Experience with arterial blood gas sampling, analysis and interpretation required Knowledge in the development of educational materials for patients preferred

C. PREREQUISITE SKILLS

The Pulmonary Function Technician Lead must demonstrate the ability to perform and interpret with accuracy all required diagnostic pulmonary function testing in accordance with established laboratory and bronchodilator testing procedures and regulatory guidelines. The Pulmonary Function Technician Lead must be able to set up and calibrate equipment using precision gas mixtures or other methods to ensure equipment complies with regulatory testing guidelines. Knowledge of pulmonary physiology, anatomy, and respiratory pharmacology Excellent verbal and written skills to work effectively with staff, physicians, and patients Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks Ability to manage and maintain confidential information Knowledge of computer applications, data, and time management Uses professional, ethical judgment and critical thinking when performing their duties Knowledge of cleaning processes in accordance with approved infection prevention hospital requirements

V.     LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

Current licensure by the California State Respiratory Care Examining Committee of the Medical Board, as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) required at hire American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire Certified Pulmonary Function Technician (CPFT) or Registered Pulmonary Function Technician (RPFT) required at hire

VI.   PRIMARY CUSTOMER SERVED (Age-Specific Criteria)

()  Infants                        Birth up to 1 year     (X)  Adolescents                    12 up to 18 years

()  Toddlers                     1 up to 3 years        (X)  Early Adults                             18 up to 45 years

()  Preschool Children      3 up to 6 years        (X)  Middle Adults                             45 up to 61 years