Pulmonary Function Technician

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Respiratory Care Management team, and following standard policies and procedures, performs a variety of diagnostic pulmonary function tests on patients using spirometers, gas analyzers, oximeters, and other equipment to evaluate and test for lung disease. When assisting a physician, obtains washing samples, tissue samples, and performs other procedures within the lung using bronchosopes, biopsy forceps, and related instruments.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role-model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, guiding our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core success factors, which include instilling trust and valuing differences, and focusing on patient and community collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Receives orders from physicians for diagnostic tests to be performed on patients. Reviews patients' medical records and informs the physician of any previous difficulties a patient has had with testing.
• Explains procedures and gives instructions on various breathing maneuvers to patients in order to allay fears and obtain accurate results from tests.
• Uploads tests into the patient medical record and charges for tests performed.
• Cleans equipment and computers based on IFUs.
• Performs a variety of diagnostic pulmonary function test procedures on patients including :

Routine pulmonary function studies using spirometer, body box, and gas analyzer to measure flow rates.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of high school plus an AMA-approved Associate or Bachelor Degree Respiratory Therapy program.

Certifications and Licensing

Certified or registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care and licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Rhode Island. Knowledge of test procedures and reactions of patients while undergoing test procedures, and demonstrated skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. Preferred : credentialed by the NBRC as a Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) or a Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT). If hired without the CPFT or RPFT credential, the individual must obtain and maintain the CPFT within six months of hire.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Works in a patient care environment requiring both physical and mental effort to interact with patients, families, and various levels of hospital staff. Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. Exposure to different types of patient elements. May be required to lift / turn patients and equipment. Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping may be required. Sufficient visual acuity and manual dexterity to use a keyboard and other common office equipment.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Pay Range

$33.02 - $53.93

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

Rhode Island Hospital – 593 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

M-F 7 : 00 am – 5 : 30 pm

Work Shift

Day

Driving Required

No

Union

United Nurses And Allied Professional

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