Pulmonary Function Testing Technician, Outpatient Pulmonology

University of Maryland Medical System

Pulmonary Function Testing Technician, Outpatient Pulmonology

Glen Burnie, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30AM - 4:00PM

    Location: Baltimore Washington Medical Center

    _ General Summary_

    The Certified Pulmonary Function Testing Technician is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients requiring diagnostic testing in an organized and systematic manner according to department policy and standards.

    _ Principal Responsibilities and Tasks_

    The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

    • Performs pulmonary-function, lung-capacity, diffusion capacity, and blood-and-oxygen tests to gather data for use by physician in diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary disorders
    • Confers with patient in treatment room to explain test procedures
    • Explains specified methods of breathing to patient and conducts pulmonary-function tests, such as helium dilution and pulmonary mechanics (flow of air rate in lungs), arterial blood gas analyses, and lung-capacity tests, such as vital capacity and maximum breathing capacity tests, using spirometer or other equipment
    • Measures expired air, using various analyzers
    • Observes and records readings on metering devices of analysis equipment, and conveys findings of tests and analyses to physician for interpretation
    • Maintains patient charts and ensures information is filed/scanned accurately
    • Maintains clinical equipment and notifies management of issues or concerns
    • Operates equipment in a safe and competent manner
    • Restocks and prepares lab for the next day according to par levels. Notifies manager responsible for ordering supplies when appropriate
    • Functions as a collaborative team member; demonstrated commitment to group goals and teamwork
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    _ Education and Experience_

    • Certified or Registered Pulmonary Function Technician credentialed or **** Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist with Maryland state licensure (Required)
    • High School Diploma or GED (Required)
    • BLS Certification (Required)
    • One (1) year of Pulmonary Function Tech or Respiratory Therapy experience (Required)
    • Vocational / Technical Degree or Associate’s (Preferred)

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Required Skills: Strong verbal communications skills, strong written communications skills, general clerical skills, basic computer skills, excellent organizational Skills, strong customer services skills

    Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    Compensation:

    Pay Range: $33.36 - $46.70

    Other Compensation (if applicable):

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  • Industry
    Hospital and Health Care