Pulmonary Function Technician

Overview

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

32.

A professional caregiver who primarily provides pulmonary function testing on an outpatient and inpatient basis, as well as outpatient respiratory care services. Responsible for the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed respiratory care procedures and pulmonary function testing. Provides care that addresses the specific needs of age groups from pediatrics to elderly.

Provides safe and effective administration of medically prescribed respiratory care procedures and pulmonary function testing. Provides testing and care as outlined in Pulmonary Function and Respiratory Care policies and procedures. Communicates with all age groups and provides education concerning airway management, bronchial hygiene, and oxygen therapy. Must be able to perform essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to health and safety in the workplace.

• PFT experience.
• Excellent testing skills knowledge and skills necessary for proper assessment, test selection and performance based on physician prescription, diagnosis, symptoms and emerging test results.
• Proper treatment selection in the following areas: airway management, bronchial hygiene and oxygen therapy.
• Communicates effectively with all age groups and provides education concerning respiratory care.
• Graduate of a CoArc approved program for Respiratory Care or have appropriate clinical experience.

• Age specific communication ability for all age levels served.
• Educational: AS or BA/BS preferred.

• Current MA Respiratory license.
• CRT, RRT preferred.
• BLS certified.

Salary Range: $31.87 - $49.13 per hour. (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set and education.)

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.